Description

Staff Accountant

We currently have an opportunity for a Staff Accountant at our corporate office in Wood Dale, IL.  Responsibilities of the Staff Accountant include:

• All activities in the fixed assets function – Report, monitor and maintain the company’s Fixed Assets and CIP.  Post and reconcile additions, retirements, cost adjustments, transfers, depreciation expense and accumulated depreciation.
• Record monthly journal entries and review P&L for completeness.  Work with business unit partners in multiple locations in the reporting and analysis of financial statement results including explaining monthly variances by business unit.
• Lead the month-end closing process to ensure accurate and timely monthly financial reports
• Prepare supporting tax schedules for income and property tax returns
• Audit accounts payable batches to ensure accuracy of coding, authorization and amount
• Review of journal entries and reconciliations
• Monthly Balance Sheet account analysis and reconciliation ensuring reconciling items are resolved promptly
• Participate in annual audit by updating preexisting schedules and completing analysis for ad-hoc requests
• Responsible for ensuring effective internal controls are maintained
• Participate in continuous improvement activities

Candidates selected to interview must meet the following minimum requirements for consideration for this position:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required, CPA preferred
• Two to five years experience
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Access, and general ledger applications
• JD Edwards experience preferred
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong interactive and communication skills
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills
• High energy, self motivated with initiative
• Results oriented
• Receptive to change
• Work effectively in team environment to enhance team efficiency
• Ability to work under pressure and complete responsibilities within required deadlines
• Ability to work overtime, as required

The salary is commensurate with experience. We offer a market competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) match and tuition reimbursement.   Local candidates only, please, as relocation assistance is not available for this position.  Interested candidates should apply for the position through www.careerbuilder.com.