Accounting Associate III

Job Title: Accounting Associate III
Location: Hampshire, IL 60140
Duration: 6+ Months
Schedule: Monday - Friday ( 8:30 am to 5:30 pm Central Time Zone with 1 hour lunch break (Lunch: 1-hour unpaid break)
Interviews: Will be done over Teams
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct detailed accounting reconciliations monthly
• Assist with month end journal entries: account for inventory, pending invoices, intercompany 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

 
Dress Code:

• Business casual (e.g., jeans with button-down shirt)

 
Qualifications & Experience:

• 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:

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

 

At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. The pay rate for this position is $26.00/hr.