Accounting Associate III

Job Summary

Our client, a leading food manufacturing company, is seeking an Accounting Associate III to join their facility in Hampshire, IL (greater Chicago area). This temp-to-hire role will support cost accounting, month-end close, and financial analysis in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed accounting reconciliations on a monthly basis
• Assist with month-end journal entries, including inventory, pending invoices, and intercompany transactions
• Partner with Operations to communicate complex financial themes clearly and succinctly
• Maintain accurate standard costing to reflect true product profitability
• Perform financial analysis focused on cost and profitability trends
• Support accounts payable processes and accrual accounting activitiesRequired Qualifications
• 3 to 7 years of experience in Cost Accounting or related accounting functions
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of cost accounting, accounting reconciliations, month-end journal entries, accrual accounting, and SOX compliance
• Experience with standard costing and accounts payable
• Strong financial analysis skills related to costs and profitability trendsPreferred Qualifications
• Prior experience supporting manufacturing operations and cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with inventory accounting and intercompany transaction accounting
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial stakeholdersAbout the Role
• Contract Type: Temp-to-hire
• Contract Duration: Ongoing, with potential for permanent placement
• Total Hours: Approximately 1,080 hours
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM Central Time, with a one-hour unpaid lunch break
• Location: On-site at our client's facility in Hampshire, IL 60140 (Buckhead Chicago area)
• Travel: None required (0%)
• Dress Code: Business casual
• Interviews: Conducted virtually via Microsoft TeamsCompensation is competitive. Our client is an equal opportunity employer.