Accountant

Harvard Resource Solutions is seeking an Accountant for our manufacturing client in Oak Park on a temporary to direct hire basis.

In office Mon-Fri Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm

Position Summary

We are seeking a versatile and detail-oriented Accountant/Bookkeeper to lead the financial operations. As a key partner to the Owner, you will manage the full accounting cycle—from daily transactional tasks like AP, A/R and Purchase Orders to high-level month-end reporting. Responsible for managing the General Ledger through Financial Statement preparation. This is a "player-coach" role perfect for a professional who enjoys both the precision of bookkeeping and the strategic impact of financial analysis in a growing company.

Required Skills & Experience

• Technical Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of [QuickBooks] and Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).
• Expertise: Deep understanding of full-cycle accounting, including AP, AR, and financial statement preparation.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: 5 years of progressive accounting experience; prior experience in a small business or "department of one" environment is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable & Procurement

• Invoice Management: Oversee the end-to-end AP process, including accurate data entry, coding, and digital filing of all vendor invoices.
• Payment Processing: Schedule and execute weekly payment runs via check, ACH, or wire, ensuring all obligations are met on time.
• Purchase Orders: Manage the PO system, matching orders with receiving documents and invoices to ensure internal controls and pricing accuracy.
• Vendor Relations: Act as the primary point of contact for vendor inquiries and statement reconciliations.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• General Ledger: Maintain a clean and accurate GL; perform regular reconciliations of bank accounts and credit cards.
• P&L Ownership: Prepare and present monthly Profit and Loss statements, providing commentary on variances and trends to the Owner.
• Balance Sheet Management: Prepare monthly Balance Sheets, ensuring all assets and liabilities are accurately supported and reconciled.
• Cash Flow Monitoring: Track daily cash positions and provide short-term cash flow forecasts to support growth initiatives.

Compliance & Administration

• Maintain organized financial records in compliance with GAAP.
• Assist with annual tax preparation and any external audits or 1099 filings.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows as the company scales.