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Senior Accountant | Logistics | Wood Dale, IL

Michael Page International

  • Wood Dale, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • $90,000–$100,000 Per Year
  • Full-time

Highlights

Sector Accounting Sub Sector Accountant/Bookkeeper Industry Transport & Distribution Where Wood Dale Contract Type Permanent Consultant name Molly Murphy Job Reference JN-092026-7104681 Their facility located in Wood Dale, IL is a recent acquisition and they're looking to build out a strong US Accounting team starting with this Senior Accountant role.
Michael Page International

Numbers & Facts

LocationWood Dale, IL
Job TypeFull-time
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Salary$90,000–$100,000 Per Year
Company Size10,000 employees or more
Websitehttps://www.michaelpage.ca/

Description

Senior Accountant

I'm partnered with the Director of Accounting at a multi-billion dollar, global, logistics company. They are a global, growing organization with a presence in numerous industries including Industrial, Chemicals, CPG, Tech, Automotive and many more. Their facility located in Wood Dale, IL is a recent acquisition and they're looking to build out a strong US Accounting team starting with this Senior Accountant role.

Job Description

  • Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
  • Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses.
  • Maintain and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting.
  • Manage fixed asset accounting, depreciation schedules, and capital project tracking.
  • Support external audits by preparing schedules, responding to auditor inquiries, and ensuring compliance.
  • Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies.
  • Assist with tax filings, regulatory reporting, and statutory requirements as needed.
  • Participate in system improvements, automation efforts, and process optimization initiatives.
  • Support leadership with ad hoc financial analyses and special projects.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 3+ years of experience in Accounting
  • Logistics industry experience required
  • Excellent knowledge of MS Excel and Word
  • Strong business communication and analytic skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent attention to detail

What's on Offer

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Bonus potential
  • Strong benefits
  • Fast growing company
  • Ample room to progress your career
  • Highly visible role, partnering with the Global team
  • Tons of mentorship and training from the team
  • Awesome team culture

Job summary

Sector Accounting Sub Sector Accountant/Bookkeeper Industry Transport & Distribution Where Wood Dale Contract Type Permanent Consultant name Molly Murphy Job Reference JN-092026-7104681

About Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job. In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas: Banking and financial services Digital and e-commerce Engineering and manufacturing Finance and accounting Human resources Information technology Marketing Oil and gas Procurement and supply chain Property and construction Sales An Established Brand The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry. A Market Leader The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world. Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.

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