Accountant III Job Listing at Kelly Services in Riverwoods, IL (Job ID US3601146_BH9966394)

Description

Finding a job that fits your lifestyle isn't always easy. That's where Kelly® comes in. We're seeking an Accountant III to work in Riverwoods, IL. Sound good? Take a closer look below. We're here to help you find something great that works for you—so you won't miss a moment of what really matters in your life.  

Pay Rate: $52.41 per hour

Why you should apply to be an Accountant III

• Competitive pay rate.
• Opportunity to work with a reputable company.
• Convenient Hybrid position (onsite 2 days a week).

What's a typical day as an Accountant III You'll be:

• Meet assigned deadlines and deliver on goals and objectives
• Actively participate in the month end close and reporting process in accordance with the Corporate Reporting calendar
• Record and report transactions in a timely, complete and accurate manner
• Identify and resolve issues quickly and independently, if possible, or bring them to management's attention with proposed solutions
• Perform assigned reconciliations of general ledger/AP/AR/Bank accounts on a monthly/quarterly/semi-annual basis. This includes identifying reconciling items along with the research and clearing of such items in a timely manner based on appropriate supporting documentation
• Maintain and update desk-top procedures for any changes in processes, tools and procedures
• Keep updated checklists and ensure completion of tasks per such checklists
• Prepare supporting schedules and analyses as required by management
• Timely and effectively communicate with accounting, finance and operations teams by providing thorough and thoughtful responses to inquiries and questions
• Develop strong relationships with the business by offering solutions to resolve issues in an effective and cost efficient manner
• Share knowledge within the team and provide support to other team members
• Complete ad hoc requests in a timely manner with the highest quality
• Recommend process improvements as deemed reasonable

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required
• 7- 9 years of previous accounting
• CA or CPA certification preferred
• Experience with Blackline strongly preferred
• Strong reporting and data querying capabilities
• Thorough knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
• Strong analytical skills
• Detail oriented approach to work; ability to maintain confidentiality; strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also functioning as an integral part of a team.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment  
• Willingness to take initiative and to follow through on assignments Ability to work flexible hours (from the office and from home) to well coordinate with the rest of the team during Month-End Close/Reporting

What happens next Once you apply, you'll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don't worry—even if this position doesn't work out, you're still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more. Helping you discover what's next in your career is what we're all about, so let's get to work. Apply to be an Accountant III today!
 

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Get a complete career fit with Kelly®.

You're looking to keep your career moving onward and upward, and we're here to help you do just that. Our staffing experts connect you with top companies for opportunities where you can learn, grow, and thrive. Jobs that fit your skills and experience, and most importantly, fit right on your path of where you want to go in your career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

 Apply on company website