Accounting Associate III

**Accounting Associate III

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**Location: Hampshire, IL

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**Key Responsibilities:

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• Conduct detailed accounting reconciliations monthly

.

• Assist with month end journal entries: account for inventory, pending invoices,

inter company

transactions, etc.

• Partner with Operations and communicate complex financial themes in a

succinct

manner.

• Maintain accurate standard costing to reflect true product profitability.
• Financial analysis or costs and profitability trends

.

**Qualifications & Experience:

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• 3–7 years of experience in Cost Accounting or related accounting functions in a food manufacturing

environment.

• Strong understanding of accrual accounting and SOX compliance.
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with accounting systems such as UMS and Microsoft Dynamics NAV (NAV) preferred.
• Prior experience with SAP and/or in the

food service

or distribution industry is a plus.

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative team approach.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and adapt to new systems and processes.

**Core Competencies:

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• Accounts Payable expertise
• Analytical thinking
• Problem-solving
• Time management and prioritization
• Attention to detail
• Systems proficiency
• Adaptability and initiative