Staff Accountant - Leading Manufacturer - Naperville, IL

I'm partnered with the CFO at a growing, multi-million dollar, family-owned manufacturer near Naperville, IL. The company is in rapid growth mode and looking to add to their team by bringing on a Staff Accountant!

Reporting into the VP, you will be a key member of the accounting team, working closely with the Senior Leaders and providing financial information to impact operating decisions. The Staff Accountant will assist in the month-end close process and manage the weekly payroll function, while gaining exposure to various areas in accounting and finance.

Client Details

I'm partnered with the CFO at a growing, multi-million dollar, family-owned manufacturer near Naperville, IL. The company is in rapid growth mode and looking to add to their team by bringing on a Staff Accountant!

Reporting into the VP, you will be a key member of the accounting team, working closely with the Senior Leaders and providing financial information to impact operating decisions. The Staff Accountant will assist in the month-end close process and manage the weekly payroll function, while gaining exposure to various areas in accounting and finance.

Description

Staff Accountant Responsibilities:

• Handle day-to-day responsibilities including vendor payments and reconciliations, sales tax payments and reconciliations, etc.
• Assist the VP with the month-end closing process, including preparing month-end journal entries, including bank and credit card reconciliations, prepaids, accruals, depreciation, etc.
• Take full ownership of the weekly payroll process.
• Communicate directly with internal clients and managers face-to-face.
• Support the Controller in A/P, A/R, General Ledger, reporting, audits, and financial statement analysis.
• Ensure integrity of financial data, maintain confidentiality, and exhibit ethics and integrity.
• Impact the overall organization in the most positive way possible, fostering leadership, collaboration, and a culture that is admired by the company and the industry
• Handle ad hoc requests, such as running reports and providing financial insights.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• 2+ years of accounting experience
• Manufacturing (or Construction) experience needed
• Experience processing payroll for a large volume of employees.
• Strong technical skills, attention to detail, and analytical thinking, and the ability to think outside the box and improve existing processes
• Intermediate Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP
• ERP system experience (preferred) or other accounting software such as QuickBooks or Sage Intacct
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Job Offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Bonus potential
• Strong benefits
• Great company culture and positive work environment
• Ample room to progress your career
• Highly visible role, partnering with the VP and CFO
• Tons of mentorship and training from the team
• Awesome team culture

Apply now and your resume will be considered within 24 hours!

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