Plant Accountant Salary in Illinois, USA

Assist with month-end close, including the completion of journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.Manage the processing and payment of approved vendor bills.Prepare financial statements in accordance with GAAP.Collaborate with the plant/operation teams for pricing and vendor updates.Identify process improvements and procedures.Assist with weekly reporting activities to send out to each plant.Provide accounting support when needed.Conduct ad hoc projects.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 or Finance1+ years of experience in AccountingManufacturing, distribution, or related industry experience preferredExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong Microsoft Excel knowledgeKnowledge of GAAP

Invenergy drives innovation in energy. Powered by decades of entrepreneurial experience and unparalleled execution, we solve the energy challenges facing our customers and communities. We provide power generation and storage solutions at scale around the world to create a cleaner energy future. We develop. We build. We own. We operate. We are Invenergy.Job DescriptionPosition OverviewAs an Operations Accountant, you will be responsible for the day to day accounting functions of approximately 4-6 operational and/or construction phase energy power production plants and related entities. This position is generally responsible for closing the books and records of all accounting entities related to these plants.ResponsibilitiesPrepare and review financial statements, including all monthly journal entries, to verify account balances for accuracy and reasonableness.Prepare project account reconciliation workbooks to support balance sheet and income statement balances and activity.Ensure accuracy of all general ledger information for the entire chart of accounts for all projects for which you would be responsibleSupport Asset Managers and Portfolio Finance Managers to maintain compliance with project debt and equity agreements.Assist with annual audit work papers and audit report preparation.Coordinate project treasury, banking, and cash flow analysis.Coordinate and take ownership of project issues with Asset Managers, Project Managers and Finance professionals.Assist Asset Managers in annual project budgeting process.Required SkillsBachelor's degree or higher education in accounting or finance from an accredited college or university2+ years of accounting experience.Existing understanding and knowledge of GAAP.Familiarity with Excel and other Microsoft Office products is required.Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.Preferred Multi-Site Organization or Public accounting firm experience preferred.Experience in power plants or utilities is preferred, but not required. Experience with Oracle is preferred, but not required.Ability to adhere to monthly, quarterly and annual department driven deadlines.Strong coordination / organization skills with attentiveness to timelines.Understanding of variance / trend analysis with actual/budget/historical results.Strong interpersonal skills - able to work effectively in a team environment.Responsible, dependable and possessing an exceptional work ethic.BenefitsEligible for medical, dental, vision, 401(k), bonus, paid time off, etc.Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

Cost Analyst Responsibilities:Oversee the operational aspects of the cost accounting systemScrutinize the financial performance of manufacturing activities, identifying deviations and initiating corrective measures to rectify adverse discrepancies in plant operations.Evaluate intricate data and analytics from consolidated and comprehensive sources, ensuring their accuracy and supplying relevant information to facilitate the decision-making process.Generate timely and error-free plant reports, adhering to established business and departmental standards for reporting. Ensure these reports are prepared in accordance with both internal and external guidelines and policies.Unearth opportunities for enhancing cost-efficiency.Input various inventory and cost-related journal entries during the monthly closing procedures in the United States.Participate in the formulation of benchmarks for material, labor, and overhead costs.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 a related fieldStrong cost and manufacturing experienceExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detailProficiency in financial software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications

Cost Analyst Responsibilities:Oversee the operational aspects of the cost accounting systemScrutinize the financial performance of manufacturing activities, identifying deviations and initiating corrective measures to rectify adverse discrepancies in plant operations.Evaluate intricate data and analytics from consolidated and comprehensive sources, ensuring their accuracy and supplying relevant information to facilitate the decision-making process.Generate timely and error-free plant reports, adhering to established business and departmental standards for reporting. Ensure these reports are prepared in accordance with both internal and external guidelines and policies.Unearth opportunities for enhancing cost-efficiency.Input various inventory and cost-related journal entries during the monthly closing procedures in the United States.Participate in the formulation of benchmarks for material, labor, and overhead costs.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 a related fieldStrong cost and manufacturing experienceExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detailProficiency in financial software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications

Our client has an impressive industry reputation based on quality customer service, attention to detail, and a high commitment to ethics. They are hiring a Senior Accountant to support their financial services sector. As a Senior Accountant you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and executing various financial activities, leveraging your advanced knowledge of accounting principles and regulations. This position offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to the accounting operations while providing valuable insights and support to key stakeholders across the organization. This Role Offers: Competitive base salary, plus comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental, 401(k) match, and annual performance bonuses. Dynamic career progression opportunities within a company known for its significant community impact and commitment to ethical, fair business practices. Work in a culture celebrated for high standards of honesty, integrity, and respect, recognized by Newsweek and Fortune Magazine for its outstanding workplace environment. Engaging mentorship and development programs, including tuition assistance and company-sponsored training resources. Generous wellness support including medical coverage, on-site wellness centers, gym reimbursements, and an Employee Assistance Program. Focus: Lead the completion of monthly accounting tasks in accordance with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), ensuring accuracy and compliance. Conduct annual review and enhancement of Key Financial Controls (SOX requirements), optimizing internal control effectiveness and efficiency. Collaborate with relevant business partners to provide strategic financial analysis and insights, contributing to informed decision-making processes. Prepare, analyze, and interpret financial statements and supporting schedules, presenting findings to management as needed. Proactively engage in process improvement initiatives, driving positive change and efficiency gains. Perform assigned duties, which may include overseeing plant accounting activities, reporting profit and loss statements, conducting balance sheet reconciliations, and managing accruals/deferrals/amortizations. Skill Set: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field. A minimum 2 years of accounting experience, preferably in a corporate setting. CPA or similar professional certification preferred, but not required. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with internal and external stakeholders. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly in generating and managing financial reports. Strong knowledge of Internal Controls, Governance, Risk, and Compliance frameworks. Demonstrated expertise in financial analysis and operations, with a track record of delivering valuable insights and recommendations. Experience in designing queries and reports using financial systems, enhancing data analysis capabilities. About Blue Signal: Blue Signal is an award-winning, executive search firm specializing in finance & accounting recruiting. We have a strong reputation for finding top talent in private equity, asset management, financial services, FinTech, and accounting leadership. Learn more at bit.ly/3IKiOzm

Job Title Operations Director Job Description Summary Responsible for managing local office operations for commercial real estate services within a specified sub-region. This role will ensure that administrative, facilities, and operational functions are provided to local offices in an efficient and effective manner. This role will directly manage operations staff, and will be responsible for service delivery through management of administrative support staff, Office Managers, faculties team and/or Office Coordinators. The Director of Market Operations will provide management oversight for operations functions and staff throughout the sub-region, and will work closely with Market Leaders and supporting functions to implement strategic initiatives. As an operations leader, this individual will ensure there is sufficient support and act as a steward for operational excellence initiatives. Additionally, they will work with Regional Director of Market Operations to develop the annual business plan and the annual budget. Job Description May be responsible for one or more of the following: Provide leadership, mentoring and supervision to the administrative and office operations staff Direct all financial management of local office and specified sub-region including monthly and annual operating budgets, forecasts and reporting as well as assessment of variances for the market and service lines Responsible for approvals at local level for T&E, commission documentation, payables and resourcing needs. Responsible for facilities management including relocations and buildouts, managing leases, vendor relations, and overseeing compliance/record retentionImplement and support all company initiatives Perform administrative duties in the absence of Office Manager and/or other executive administrative support including tracking broker licenses and professional memberships, manage on- and off-boarding of personnel, business continuity, coordinate moves and general Market Leader support needsLEAD MARKET OPERATIONS Provide leadership, mentoring and supervision to administrative staff, Office Managers and Coordinators within the assigned sub-regionEnsure profitability and product quality of the service delivery and back office resources within the sub- region Creatively solve problems to ensure the market's offices operate in an efficient and effective manner Spearhead and coordinate training programs for salespersons and employees Collaborate with counterparts in other sub-regions to learn and utilize best operational practices Foster coordination and communication among the firm's profit centers and work with the Market Leaders to develop and implement an annual plan for developing a collaborative work environmentSupport Market Leaders with the development of the annual business plan, budget and forecast Develop strategic planning across the different service lines within assigned sub-region and develop short- and long-range operating objectives, policies and programsEnsure overall achievement of budgeted financial targets and other standards set forth in approved business plans for the combined businesses/accounts within the sub-regionPromote and ensure compliance with company policies and operating procedures Advocate, support and increase adoption of firm-wide initiatives Uphold the values, mission and standards of the company Encourage cross-service line and cross functional collaboration across the specified sub- region Demonstrate expertise with all facets of the company's business, specifically services provided and customers served Support Sales and TransactionsOversee all marketing, research, and service delivery teams and work with teams on staffing, following leading practices across the firm, and creating content that is best in classIn the absence of functional leadership, manage research, marketing, and service delivery staff to best serve fee-earners in delivery of materialIn the absence of functional leadership, work with fee-earners to deploy teams of research, marketing, and service delivery staff based on level of effort and expertise required for delivery of materialWork with Market Leader to resolve any conflicts over ownership of opportunities STRATEGIC PLANNING/BUDGETING Support strategic planning processes across the various service lines within the assigned sub- region Draft and finalize budget (revenue and expenses) Solicit input from service line, fee earners and market leads at pre-budget meetings regarding recent wins, pipeline activity, anticipated recruiting and attrition, capital spend, etc.PIPELINE MANAGEMENT, REVENUE REPORTING AND FORECASTING Help promote culture of compliance within market for fee-earners and project coordinators to routinely update CRM systemCommunicate and enforce guidelines on updating CRM system within Market Review pipeline report Follow up with fee-earners, project coordinators, commission accountant, Market Leader and Office Managers, as needed, to update pipeline informationCommunicate finalization of pipeline to Market and Service Line Leadership and answer questions as necessary DEAL DOCUMENTATION, COMMISSIONS ACCOUNTING, INVOICE PROCESSING/CODING Approve deal documentation and Revenue Summary Document to verify splits and other transaction details and work with fee-earners, as needed, to verify/update information and ensure adherence to policyWork with Market Leader to manage any conflicts over information recorded in deal documentation Work with Legal Counsel to determine if changes to standard contracts/agreements are required Oversee all incoming invoices using Workday Understand expense policy for compliance and correct coding Work with Commission Accountants, Project Coordinators, and fee-earners, if necessary, to review all deal expenses associated with a closed dealOversee tracking of expenses related to deals, working directly with Office Manager to track all deal expenses Review reports from Commission Accounting on outstanding receivables and work with Market Leader and fee-earners to determine strategy for collecting paymentsApprove write-offs per policy APPROVE EXPENSE REPORTS Review and approve all expense reports and determine if expenses are appropriate and in policy in Expense system Review business case for necessity of expenditure Vendor Management / Administration Oversee and manage the purchasing and maintenance of office supplies and office equipment (i.e. furniture, IT equipment, telephones, snack services, plants, etc.)Solicit and negotiate vendor bids, contracts, and pricing Work with Office Manager to ensure all vendors are included in Workday Vendor Management RECRUITING/HIRING/ON-BOARDING STAFF Work with HR to develop job descriptions for identified opening Interview candidates for various positions Coordinate with HR, department head, Office Coordinator/Office Manager, IT/Telecomm to ensure all equipment is ordered, desk is set up and ready on Day 1Determine start date, department, manager, etc. Use Workday for all HR needs (ETS in Global HQ) Manage employees and delegate workflow Prepare and deliver annual performance reviews and KPI's Work in conjunction with HR on performance issues Ensure compliance with record keeping and policy adherence COORDINATE EVENTS AND CONFERENCES Oversee any events and conference within the market in conjunction with Marketing and PR Manage firm brand, marketing, and PR Other Administrative Duties Work with Office Manager to track broker licenses, professional memberships, and educational requirements and follow up with fee-earners on any delinquencies or upcoming actions requiredCoordinate any move with Office Managers and Office Coordinator by designing seating plan Work in conjunction with IT, Telecomm, Real Estate on all moves Implement emergency preparedness plan Manage required ad agencies, anticipated recruiting and attrition Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [email protected] . Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

  Job Title: Senior Cost Accounting Manager Department: Accounting (720) Report to Job Title: Sr. Director Finance, Operations   Summary of the Position: The Senior Cost Accounting Manager monitors, analyzes and reports on costs and variances related to materials, labor and overhead spending.   Functions of the Position: Gathers and analyzes information relating to materials, labor, overhead spending and related variances utilizing QAD and Microsoft applications.Assists in the periodic closing process.Prepares ad-hoc reporting for senior management.Ensures standard costs are accurate and updated as necessary.Analyzes production yield, costs, and efficiencies.  This includes accurate product cost structures and underlying routings reflect actual activities.Creates efficient senior management summaries for all plants to highlight and analyze findings.Develops and implements procedures in writing to standardize costing and analysis of product output costs.Assists accounting with additional accounting related responsibilities and projects as needed.Prepares and reports analysis on operational performance and budget/forecast variances to strengthen cost controls, reduce costs, and increase efficiencies.  Makes recommendations as appropriate and implements changes.  Responsible for the cost accounting function at all plants.Manages the analysis of inventory related accounts on a monthly basis and ensure all required entries are recorded with the allowed closing time.Assists Operations Management in managing the manufacturing process.  Assists in calculating cost savings initiatives for all plant.  Frequently interacts with the Inventory Control function.   Supervisory Responsibility: Title of Position: Cost Accounting ManagerCost Accountant    Education, Experience, and Knowledge: Bachelor of Arts/Science Degree in Accounting or related discipline required.Seven plus years of experience in accounting in a manufacturing environment while taking on progressively larger assignments.At least three years supervising and leading others.   Skills and Competencies: Excellent computer skills with Microsoft Office applications with strong skills in Excel and report generation.Strong written and verbal communication skills.     JBSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.