Management Accountant Salary in Deerfield, IL

Skills - Must Have:CPA designation or pursuing a CPA (eligible to sit with 150 credit hours)2+ years of experience in public accounting focusing on Tax - ASC740 at a mid-market firmClient experience in: Manufacturing, real estate, professional services, restaurant, and retail.How You Will Contribute:Participate in engagements such as 12-month cycle of corporate clients, including review of income tax returns, extension, and estimated tax calculations.Assist with providing consulting and tax-saving strategies to clients.Prepare and review book entries for quarterly and annual financial reporting.Assist in process improvement and identify opportunities for increased automation.Develop and maintain client relationships by providing high quality service that exceeds client’s expectations.Recognize and inform senior management of opportunities to increase level and types of services to clients.About YOU!Bachelor’s degree in accounting.Eligible to sit (with 150 credit hours) or working towards obtaining CPA.2+ years of experience in public accounting industry focusing on ASC740 at a mid-market firm.

Vantive: A New Company Built On Our LegacyBaxter is on a journey to separate our ~$5B Kidney Care segment into a standalone company. Vantive* will build on our nearly 70-year legacy in acute therapies and home and in-center dialysis to provide best-in-class care to the people we serve. We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us.At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don't settle for the mediocre. Each of us are driven to help improve patients' lives worldwide. Join us as we revolutionize kidney care and other vital organ support.*Completion of the proposed separation of Kidney Care from Baxter into a standalone company (to be named Vantive) remains subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions.Your Role at Baxter:Coordinate International profit in inventory (PII) process across geographies and businesses. Ensure timely and high quality reporting. PII gap analysis aiming for short and long term issue resolutions. All regions, all businesses. Provide guidance on ad hoc business questions to ensure proper PII handling.What You'll be Doing:Perform as necessary accounting integrity checks and reconciliation as it relates to PII related accounts.Review high level consistency on monthly profit allocation during month end close.Provide help/training on global monthly PII reporting questions.Coordinate the preparation, revision & submission of the European quarterly validation files, ensuring reconciliation with FCCS.Provide help/training on quarterly validation reporting for other regions.Ensure timely & correct submission of above-mentioned reporting.Be vigilant of changes in systems/ teams/ entities to avoid PII issues.Coordinate & control PII restatement at the beginning of a new year, result of changes in exchange rate, manufacturing costs and transfer prices.Support Global Cost Expert team on global costing process (annual & daily) for ad hoc questions and strict follow up of Cost Change policy.Control the impact of approved cost changes on the PII globally, ensure relevant adjustments are booked & reported.Ensure proper set up of item master data so accounting flow is correct.Secure level of accounting detail to allow utmost automation of PII reportingCoordinate the different investigation efforts across the globe with relevant teams aiming to reduce PII gaps. (intercompany, inventory, costing)Ensure corrective load-files are provided & corrective actions taken.Share resolution updates with all stakeholders involved to avoid similar issues in the future.Key contact to provide expertise on ad hoc questions and projects to ensure the design includes from the start correct PII handling.For recurring issues ensure documentation / policy is written and shared with relevant teams.Ensure up to date training material on PII input data from global PII reporting tools (JDE & sharepoint) is available.Aim for better worldwide understanding on PII.Provide regular and effective training to relevant teams / new team members responsible for different PII reporting and accounting entries for specific transactions (eg prospective/ retro active TP Adjustments, intercompany PPV booking on in transit, trade profit allocations calculations), newly designed reconciliation reports and use of PII investigation tools.What You'll Bring:Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance CPA required5 plus years of relevant unrealized profit in inventory accounting experiencePrevious management / supervisory experience is preferredAbility to deal with ambiguity and to apply professional judgementStrong knowledge of US GAAP and financial analysis, including understanding of internal control requirements and relevant business environmentsAbility to balance multiple, competing priorities and to effectively escalate or resolve issues to meet deadlinesProcess improvement and process innovation experience desiredWorking knowledge of JDE and consolidation systems (ie. FCCS) preferredAdaptable, self-starter with strong analytical skills and decision-making capabilitiesStrong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skillsIntermediate level knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a minimum of 3 days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission.We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $112,000 to $154,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.#LI-JE1The successful candidate for this job may be required to verify that he or she has been vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for individuals with medical conditions or religious beliefs that prevent vaccination, and in accordance with applicable law.Equal Employment OpportunityBaxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic. EEO is the Law EEO is the law - Poster Supplement Pay Transparency PolicyReasonable AccommodationsBaxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.Recruitment Fraud NoticeBaxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. 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Lead and coordinate month-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.Manage capital expenditure processes, including budgeting, approval, tracking, and reporting.Oversee inventory valuation, reconciliation, and reporting, ensuring compliance with GAAP.Analyze manufacturing costs, identify variances, and provide insights to optimize operational efficiency.Maintain accurate records of fixed assets, depreciation schedules, and capitalization criteria.Ensure compliance with sales and use tax regulations, including timely filings and reconciliations.Monitor cash flow, prepare cash forecasts, and manage banking relationships to support liquidity needs.Implement and oversee project accounting processes, including percentage of completion and work in progress accounting.Develop forecasts for material and labor usage to support production planning and cost management.Mentor and develop accounting team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.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.Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred.7+ years of progressive accounting experience.Manufacturing Industry Experience - or exposure to a Custom, Project Based Environment (Construction, Real Estate, etc)Experience in month-end close processes, CapEx management, inventory accounting, cost analysis, fixed asset management, and sales/use tax compliance.Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

Our client, a nationally renowned cultural history museum situated on 110 acres in beautiful Deerfield, MA is searching for an Accountant for their business office. The Accountant is responsible for all aspects of accounts payable, cash deposits, the corporate credit card program, and remittance of sales and use taxes, with all of this there is never a dull moment! In this role, you will also prepare certain account reconciliations and analyses and will cross-train to perform human resources and payroll functions as needed.This is a full-time (35 hours a week) on-site opportunity, benefit eligible position and reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer.Accounts PayableReviews and enters all invoices for payment and processes the weekly check runMaintains accounts payable recordsEnsures appropriate tax information is on file for all vendorsProcesses annual Forms 1099Submits electronic invoice payments as neededOperates the corporate credit card program(s)Remits state sales and use tax paymentsUnclaimed property managementRevenue and Cash ReceiptsRecords cash receipts and makes daily bank depositsBooks revenue to the general ledgerAccountingCreates and enters journal entriesCompletes account reconciliationsPrepares account analyses as requested for audit or other purposesOtherPerforms customer service functions for the Business OfficeCross-trained to perform human resources and payroll functionsOther duties and projects as assignedServes as a member of the business office team and serves as the back-up to other members thereofKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESMinimum of two years of accounting or accounts payable experience (non-profit experience, a plus)Understanding of federal and state tax regulations as it relates to vendor paymentsStrong attention to detailCommitment to customer service and diplomacy; including strong interpersonal skillsPossesses integrity, ethics, and respect for confidentialityProficiency with using software including database, electronics, and Microsoft productsAble to work in a team environment, as well as individuallyDemonstrated ability to multi-task several assignments at the same timeFrequent calculating, interrupted work on a variety of interrelated tasks, and use of sustained concentration, reasoning, judgment, resourcefulness, analytical ability, and ingenuity