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Full Charge Bookkeeper

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60684, USA
Listing for: Robert Half
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-01-18
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 70000 - 90000 USD Yearly USD 70000.00 90000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Description

Role:
Accountant

Salary: $70,000 - $90,000 + Discretionary bonus

Location:

60638 (Bedford Park, Bridgeview, Burbank area)

Structure:
Fully Onsite

Role Reporting to CFO

Position Summary

The Accountant will serve as the primary accounting professional for the organization, owning day-to-day accounting operations and playing a key role in financial reporting, analysis, and process improvement. This is a highly visible role that requires a polished, confident professional who is comfortable interacting with company ownership and leadership when questions arise. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytically strong, and highly proficient in Excel, with the ability to manage and interpret complex spreadsheets.

Key Responsibilities

+ Manage full-cycle accounts payable and accounts receivable

+ Oversee cash flow management and daily liquidity monitoring

+ Prepare and post journal entries and maintain the general ledger

+ Perform monthly account reconciliations and lead the month-end close process

+ Prepare, analyze, and present monthly financial statements and supporting schedules

+ Maintain fixed asset records using Sage Fixed Assets

+ Perform cost accounting analysis related to a job shop manufacturing environment, including product profitability

+ Develop and maintain production labor and operational reporting

+ Serve as backup for payroll administration

+ Lead the year-end physical inventory process

+ Coordinate with external tax accountants on year-end review and tax filings

+ Act as the internal subject matter expert and primary administrator for the ERP system (Infor Visual Manufacturing)

+ Respond to financial questions from ownership with confidence and clarity

Compensation & Benefits

+ Competitive salary based on experience

+ Annual bonus potential

+ Medical, dental, and vision insurance

+ Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance

+ 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing

+ Paid holidays and vacation

Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.

Requirements

Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration preferred, but not required

+ 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience with broad ownership of accounting functions

+ Manufacturing experience preferred, but not required

+ Strong financial reporting experience with the ability to explain results clearly

+ Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to manage and analyze complex spreadsheets

+ Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently

+ Polished, confident communicator who can interact effectively with leadership and ownership

+ Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; ability to quickly learn ERP systems

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit  for more information.

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