Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant will play an important role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial statements and reports, managing financial transactions, analyzing variances to budgets and forecasts, and overseeing financial compliance. This position requires experience in accounting, exceptional analytical skills, and a proven ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Work with the Accounting Manager and Corporate Controller in all accounting activities including the monthly close, financial reporting, annual audit, annual tax return, and balance sheet reconciliations. This role is a hybrid role located at our corporate office in Buffalo Grove, IL.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support month-end and year-end close processes in a timely fashion including working with both the corporate and operations finance teams.
• Post all transactions and record various accounting entries including ASC 842 Lease Management, payroll journals, and accruals as needed.
• Assist in preparation and review of internal reports including the monthly Executive Summary.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide insights to management.
• Oversee and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Coordinate and support various audits by preparing workpapers and providing documentation.
• Assist in the annual tax return.
• Assist in the preparation and analysis of financial statements for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain fixed asset records including additions, disposals, depreciation, and CAPX spending
• Develop and implement internal controls to ensure data integrity.
• Support manufacturing plants, sales and marketing teams, and other internal groups to maintain proper accounting procedures and modify ERP system set-up as needed.
• Provide support in overseeing proper physical inventories at all locations.
• Stay updated on accounting regulations and standards.

Job Requirements

Essential Qualifications : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience : The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Language Skills :

Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.