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Staff Accountant - Contract to Hire

Aurora, Illinois Temporary USD25 - USD32 per hour View Job Description
The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting general accounting operations, including journal entries, reconciliations, accounts payable administration, and tax compliance activities. This position offers broad exposure across accounting, financial controls, sales tax, and regulatory reporting while partnering with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Gain ownership of critical financial compliance processes.
  • Build expertise across accounting, AP, and tax functions.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established manufacturer with a strong reputation for quality, precision, and operational excellence. They offer a collaborative corporate environment where employees play a key role in maintaining financial accuracy, compliance, and business efficiency.

Job Description

  • Prepare and analyze journal entries and supporting documentation
  • Process and reconcile daily bank transactions
  • Perform monthly account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
  • Review employee expense reports and vendor invoices
  • Administer accounts payable workflows, approval hierarchies, and audit controls
  • Manage corporate credit card issuance, termination, and reconciliations
  • Ensure compliance with accounting and financial regulations
  • Prepare and file sales tax returns
  • Manage sales tax exemption certificates and tax credit requests
  • Support internal stakeholders and customers with tax-related inquiries
  • Maintain tax certificate programs and respond to audit and information requests
  • Assist with income tax filings and tax payments
  • Support annual 1099 processing
  • Research tax regulations and compliance requirements
  • Coordinate with government agencies and third-party service providers
  • Provide backup support for other accounting team members as needed



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, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
  • Experience with general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliations
  • Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and financial controls
  • Knowledge of sales and use tax compliance, filings, and exemption certificates
  • Experience reviewing expense reports and vendor invoices
  • Ability to analyze discrepancies and resolve accounting issues accurately
  • Familiarity with ERP systems and AP workflow administration is a plus
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Collaborative team player who can work cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders
  • Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently when needed

What's on Offer

  • Temp-to-hire opportunity with long-term potential
  • Quick start available
  • Broad exposure to accounting, AP, tax, and compliance
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Hands-on ownership of key accounting processes
Contact
Sarah Richards
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7112708

Job summary

Sector
Accounting
Sub Sector
Accountant/Bookkeeper
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Aurora
Contract Type
Temporary
Consultant name
Sarah Richards
Job Reference
JN-092026-7112708
 

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