ACCOUNTANT
$65,000–$85,000 year
On-siteWoodridge, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Prepare journal entries, maintain general ledger accuracy, and perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations to resolve discrepancies. Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes while supporting accounts payable, receivable, and fixed asset activities. Maintain prepaid expenses, accruals, and intercompany accounts, and prepare financial reports, schedules, and supporting documentation for external audits and tax preparation. Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures, including sales and use tax compliance in Avalara. Drive improvements in speed, accuracy, and analytical insights as part of the month-end close process. Uphold SOX or corporate compliance and perform ongoing risk assessment to improve operational and financial integrity.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 4+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience
- Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP
- Advanced proficiency in ERP systems
- Strong Excel skills
- Exceptional analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities
- Business-minded with a proactive, hands-on approach to supporting operational leaders
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing priorities
- Exceptional communication, collaboration, and project management skills
- High integrity, sound judgment, and a continuous improvement mindset
- Familiarity with job costing, WIP tracking, and event/project lifecycle financials
Desired Qualifications
- CPA
- Prior experience in public accounting
- Experience in a multi-entity environment
- Experience in a manufacturing/distribution environment
- Proven success in managing month-end close, financial reporting, cash management, budgeting, internal controls, audit support, sales and use tax ownership, and tax coordination
- Experience in a lean, fast-paced, private equity-owned middle market business environment
- Ideally NetSuite
- Familiarity with job costing, WIP tracking, and event/project lifecycle financials
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