Financial Analyst II

We are a national staffing firm and are currently seeking an ccounting Analyst (hybrid) for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in North Chicago IL Details for the position are as follows :

• Pay rate up to $42hr based on experience
• This is a hybrid role; 3 days in the office - currently Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. Changing to Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday in 2026. During the closing week it would be the 4 days of close regardless of the day.
• 3-month contract to hire.
• Responsible for financial accounting, cost allocation, collection of data and preparation of reports that maintain Client's cost accounting systems for businesses supported.
• Leads and reviews month-end processes for businesses supported. Includes but not limited to inventory reconciliation, manufacturing variance analytics and reconciliation of general ledger accounts.
• Leads plant reviews and understands the growth / performance of their business and analyzes variances of actuals vs plan.
• Financial support for Plan and Update. Flash / LBE (Latest Best Estimate) preparation. Review and understand variances from Plan / Update / LBE. Provide mid-month analysis of actuals and trend against LBE to plant management.
• Responsible for assisting Operations team in the identification of areas for cost reductions and operational improvements, annual budget process, periodic forecasting and periodic analysis of operations performance.
• Prepare, coordinate, and develop standards for assigned business unit or product family, and ensure timely communication of information.
• Maintain internal controls and account reconciliations for respective business unit to ensure appropriate asset valuation and safeguards.
• Prepare and analyze journal entries as needed during month-end close process.
• Provide ad hoc analysis to support complex decision making.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum 3 years related accounting experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Knowledge and proficiency in systems, particularly MS Excel and SAP, is critical.
• Possess a working knowledge of the Corporate Financial Manual (CFM) and the ability to apply the correct policy to business issues.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills.
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities and achieve required timelines.
• Familiarity with standard cost variance analysis preferred.

If you are interested in hearing more about the position, please respond to this posting with your resume attached or contact me at 813-321-1674.