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Accounting Consultant

Michael Page
Gurnee, IL Temporary
POSTED ON 6/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/15/2026
  • A rapidly growing international leader in their industry
  • Provides valuable opportunities to collaborate with experienced colleagues

About Our Client

My client is a large, multi-entity manufacturing company with a complex operational structure spanning multiple locations and business units. They operate in a fast paced environment with significant production volume, requiring strong financial oversight, consolidated reporting, and cross entity coordination.

Job Description

  • Lead the month end close process, including preparing journal entries, performing detailed account analyses, and completing balance sheet reconciliations while investigating and resolving variances
  • Prepare and support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, including consolidated financial statements and required supporting schedules
  • Perform bank and intercompany reconciliations, along with work in process analysis to ensure accurate and compliant revenue recognition under percentage of completion accounting
  • Manage inventory reconciliations and assist with physical inventory counts as needed
  • Support budgeting and planning cycles by contributing to monthly projections, quarterly forecasts, and the annual operating plan
  • Partner with the parent company to meet corporate reporting requirements and deadlines
  • Drive process improvements by identifying opportunities to enhance accounting procedures, controls, and reporting efficiency
  • Assist with accounts receivable and accounts payable functions as needed and handle ad hoc reporting 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

  • Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, formulas, and data analysis tools
  • Strong understanding of US GAAP with up-to-date knowledge of technical accounting standards
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to manage deadlines and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Highly organized, efficient, and focused on improving processes
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong interpersonal abilities
  • Collaborative and team-focused, with the ability to work effectively across departments

What's On Offer

Competitive pay and a strong benefits package

Contact: Anthony Melody

Quote job ref: JN-062026-7040927

Salary : $72,794 - $79,033

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