Cost Accountant - TA Resources LLC

At TA Resources we have re-imagined traditional staffing and HR consulting with Small to mid-size businesses in mind. Focusing on what makes our clients unique we match them with the talent they need to continue to grow. We are currently searching for a Cost Accountant for our client located in Lake Forest, IL. This is a full-time office role.

Our client is a growing company who specializes in creating odor elimination products. They've developed products to eliminate the most extreme smells you've ever smelled. The kind you find in hockey locker rooms, garbage dumps, public restrooms, or even worse, a teenager's bedroom. With an innovative and forward-thinking environment, they are poised for growth.

The Cost Accountant must have solid communication, technological, analytical and management skills. This role requires a significant amount of data entry requiring a keen focus and attention to detail, ensuring accuracy of information.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of consolidated business results
  • Responsible to make sure that all feeder systems for financials are accurate and managed in a timely manner
    • AR
    • AP
    • Inventory
    • Bank deposits and reconciliations

• Daily accounting work includes but is not limited to accounts receivable and accounts payable, journal entries, cash management

• Train support staff on tasks including but not limited to:
  • Posting Cash Receipts
  • Sending customer invoices same day or next
  • Managing Inventory
  • Monitoring partner sites on performance (again, inclusive but not limited to:)
  • One Stone Walmart and Amazon
  • Maintain cost and pricing records

• Compile data and coordinate closing of financial statements; monthly and at end of year
  • Data on financials statements should have supporting statements and this individual is responsible for accuracy

• Providing management with information vital to the decision-making process
  • Reports such as but not limited to:
    • Weekly and Monthly open sales order reports by customer and by item
    • Monthly sales reports by customer and by item
    • Weekly AR aging reports by customer
    • Reports on company metrics as requested by management

• Assess current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes

• Coordinating activities of external auditors, when required

• Must be able to manage ERP Implementation.

• Interface with external CPA, when required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience with 2-3 years minimum in a CPG environment
• Exceptional people/team and strong collaboration skills
• Solid interpersonal skills
• Must be PC literate and proficient in Word, Power point and Advanced Excel
• Microsoft Dynamics, Quickbooks, Sage, or equivalent Business Software MRP/ERP working knowledge and experience.  Implementation experience a must. 
• Vocalize and explain detailed data and problem-solve, both in-person and written
• Must have good communication skills (both verbal and written)