Employment

To list a position with the Employment Referral Service, include

your resume in the chapter database, or to inquire about a

listing, contact Director RONALD L. ELFRINK  314-615-1306

rlecpa@prodigy.net

We have the following open positions:

ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR

Area professional services firm seeks an individual with a bachelor's degree in accounting to supervise General Accounting and Accounts Payable functions.  Individual will be responsible for all functions of General Accounting including monthly closing, account reconciliations, financial statement preparation & analysis, as well as accounts payable.  The selected candidate must have excellent verbal & written communication skills to effectively correspond with all levels of the organization as well as outside parties, be highly organized, able to supervise several direct reports and capable of functioning well in a fast paced environment.  To apply, please send cover letter with salary history and resume to _rlecpa@prodigy.net_. Competitive salary and benefit package.

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Two opportunities available!

Here's what I'm looking for:

• Bachelor's - Accounting/Finance,  MBA preferred
• Professional qualifications - CPA, CMA, CFA preferred.
• Finance/accounting experience/background
• Financial Statement analysis and interpretation (integrated knowledge - income statement, balance sheet, statement of cash flow)
• Budgeting/Reforecasting integrated financial statement - strategic financial modeling and benchmark/cost analysis
• Able to multi-task – fast thinker/quick learner and possesses the ability to manage multiple projects, and work independently and effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.  Ability to think critically, analyze, prioritize, take initiative, and problem-solve.
• Technical skills - Accounting knowledge/concept, Excel-advanced level, Access-intermediate, Hyperion Planning (essbase), JDE
• Able to produce quality work and meet deadlines timely

I f you know of anyone interested in this opportunity, please have them forward their resume ASAP.

Christine Hartwig
314.996.2236 Direct Line         Christine.Hartwig@amwater.com

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Nike is looking too!

Take an idea. Make it a product. Get it into the pipeline. Share it with the world. Sounds simple, but, of course, the devil's in the details. At Nike's In-House Manufacturing and Distribution Divisions, we manage every detail, making sure great ideas become great products for athletes everywhere. What does this mean for you? In the best situations it means you'll push your colleagues to do their best work, and they'll turn around and do the same for you. And the details? Take a look and see for yourself. 

As our Senior Cost Accountant, you’ll be responsible for maintaining and continually improving the standard cost accounting system and inventory management system for Nike IHM’s Missouri and Oregon facilities.  You’ll develop and manage Routing and Bills of Materials for all products, collaborating with Engineering, Finance, Manufacturing, Production Services and Purchasing. You’ll also participate in financial closing processes, providing cost and valuation data as required. You’ll analyze gross margin fluctuations; work to continuously improve and standardize the flow of industrial engineering information through the business functions that contribute data to the process; and coordinate any required changes with the IT function to troubleshoot as required and effect programming changes accurately and timely. You’ll interpret and report events and practices that have an impact on product cost operations and provide cost/benefit analysis to the business for any proposed changes to the manufacturing process to enhance quality, reduce product cost and to improve product or machine performance. You’ll assist in developing overhead rates by platform, department and/or work center and budgets and forecasts, perform cost rolls for standard updates and provide analysis of changes. You’ll also coordinate a formal Cycle Count Program. You’ll investigate significant physical variances to determine root causes and recommend specific courses of action to resolve problem areas. You’ll perform periodic obsolescence and other valuation reviews and support production LEAN initiatives and assist in quantifying improvements made in operations through kaizen events. You’ll apply consistent standards, policies, procedures, processes and metrics between facilities. You’ll also ensure conformity to Nike corporate policies as applicable. In addition, you’ll participate in formulating and implementing new methods, policies and programs to enhance cost and internal controls through industry research and benchmarking and the investigation of new operational technologies and techniques. 

Requirements for the position include:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Manufacturing, Operations or a related field
• 2 years' additional experience in lieu of a degree
• 5+ years' experience in finance, cost or LEAN accounting, manufacturing, production and/or engineering
• Experience with an ERP manufacturing plant environment
• Knowledge of economic profit concepts, strategic planning and manufacturing
• Intermediate to advanced level of proficiency with Excel
• Advanced development and project management skills
• Understanding of the working methods, machinery and manufacturing used in source countries
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including meeting facilitation and presentations
• CPA or CMA is preferred
• Access database and SAP ERP experience is a plus
• Plastics and/or process costing experience is preferred

Interested yet? Good. Us too. We're pretty sure you'll want to know we offer one of the most generous benefits packages around. Things like a stock purchase plan, a 401(k) retirement plan, casual work environment, and a host of other perks we don't have room to mention here. 

We're interested in learning more about you and appreciate you taking the time to contact Benjamin Prinzing, Nike Finance Recruiter at benjamin.prinzing@nike.com. 

Nike is committed to employing a diverse workforce. EOE/M/F/H/V

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 Plant Controller

Large International Corporation is seeking an individual that will oversee accounting functions for its $190 million division.

Location is east central Illinois - near Champaign-Urbana.

The position requires:

 · A four-year degree in Accounting or Finance.
 · 5-10 years of experience in manufacturing  accounting specifically with
 cost accounting principles.

 · Experience with accounts payable/receivable,  payroll processing, month
 ending reports, forecasting etc.
 · SAP experience helpful bur not mandatory.

 The position will have a small amount of  international travel. Base pay is
 around $75K DOE along with strong Bonus program. Excellent benefit and
 relocation package included with offer. Will have opportunities for advancement.

 Interested candidates should email their resume to:

 Julie Blodgett
 Executive Recruiter
 TDM & Associates
 501932-1541
 julieb@tdm-assoc.com

Kelly Financial Resources has two clients seeking Senior Cost Accountants as well as other jobs.

Senior Cost Accountant  $60,000-70,000 base salary
Each company requires a B.S. in Accounting, working knowledge of cost, automated cost development, variance analysis and budget preparation/analysis. 

5-7 years of overall accounting experience with 3-4 years of solid cost accounting in a manufacturing environment.
 
Cost Accountant (St. Charles County)  $50,000-55,000 base salary
A well respected international manufacturing company is seeking a cost accountant with a B.S. in Accounting & a minimum of 3 years job costing experience in a manufacturing plant.  Familiarity with Lean Accounting & Fix Assets is preferred.
 
A/P Manager  $60,000-70,000 base salary
An international manufacturing company, has an opening for an A/P Manager.
This position will be responsible for all corporate accounts payable functions.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of A/P management experience with knowledge of SOX compliance and internal controls. A BACHELORS DEGREE IN ACCOUNTING OR FINANCE IS REQUIRED.
 
Please contact Reid Sullivan, Kelly Financial Resources