Staff Accountant

Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Chicago by Fortune Magazine and Great Place to Work , Sasser prides itself on supporting an employee-driven, opportunity-based culture that empowers, recognizes, and rewards its employees. From highly competitive benefits to exciting employee events to organic, grassroots philanthropy and volunteerism, Sasser is an awesome place to begin and grow your career. We are a transportation asset services and management company with roots dating to 1928. Sasser's subsidiary units are leaders in providing commercial- and industrial-focused rail, automotive, and containerized shipping solutions, including asset leasing, fleet administration management, asset repair and maintenance, and innovative technology services. Sasser Family Companies includes subsidiaries Chicago Freight Car Leasing, Union Leasing, CF Rail Services, Express 4x4 Truck Rental, Xced Aviation Services, and Falcon Lease. To learn more about what makes Sasser special, visit www.sasser.com.

The Staff Accountant is responsible for the accounts payable function, including decisions on timing of payments and will assist with all aspects of the rolling stock personal property tax process.

The successful candidate will be capable of producing financial reports and corresponding analysis and collaborate with corporate finance across all pertinent areas.

As a Staff Accountant, Here's What You'll Do :

Accounts Payable :

• Set up new vendors - send / receive W9s, send ACH forms, verify banking information and confirm 1099 status.
• Process all invoices : two-way & three-way matching.
• Reconcile accounts payable subledger to the general ledger.
• Railroad invoice processing.
• Reconcile Rail360 to Intacct.
• Reconcile intercompany accounts payable to ensure proper accounting treatment.
• Prepare the accrual journal entry for invoices not recorded in the period.
• Enter approved general A / P invoices through Intacct.
• Convert purchase order receipts to payables in Intacct.
• Manage A / P inbox.
• Review aging report to determine payment timing.
• Reconcile credit card remittance through PNC ActivePay.
• Review expense reports to ensure compliance with corporate policy, including proper coding, auditing and reconciling.
• Answer vendor inquiries, investigate payment delays, and handle invoice questions.
• Void checks as needed.
• Process weekly check runs and associated record keeping as required.
• Prepare 1099s and file electronically by the deadline.
• Analyze A / P Processes for process improvement opportunities.
• Responsible for the freight invoice process including research, entry, disputes, and payables.

Sales and Use Tax Reporting :

Annual Company Rolling Stock Property Tax Returns :

Back up AR :

Sale Lease Back - Quarterly and Annual Financial statements submissions to Banks :

Updates of Railcar to Property and Causality Carrier (purchases and deletions) :

Yearly Railcar Portfolio Appraisal Analysis :

Assistance with RSI Tax Committee :

SOFR Trends :

Private Use Company Car :

Other :

Note : Responsibilities include the expectation to always act to support the interests of the department and organization and to perform other duties as assigned to ensure the successful achievement of departmental and company objectives.

Here's What it Will Take to be Successful in This Role :

Physical Demands

This job operates in a professional environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, filing cabinets, printers and fax machines.

Working Conditions

This position will be based out of our office in Oak Brook, Illinois until the Company moves to Oak Brook in early 2026, this will temporarily work out of the office in Schaumburg, Illinois. This role also offers remote work flexibility with 3 days in office, and 2 days remote.

Compensation

The hiring range for this role is : $52,500 - $83,000 USD annual. This role is classified as exempt for purposes of all applicable wage and hour laws, which means that the individual hired is paid for the job and not by the hour, and will not be eligible for, and will not receive, overtime pay if working more than 40 hours in a workweek. This role will be paid on a semi-monthly basis.

Sasser is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Pay ranges are assigned to a job based on market data according to 3rd party salary benchmarking surveys. Actual base salary is dependent upon factors such as knowledge, skill level, and experience.

This role is also eligible for benefits. Sasser employees enjoy a competitive benefits program that :

Note : Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.