Staff Accountant

Our Chicago West Suburban client is one of the largest manufacturers of flexible automotive components globally, with extensive manufacturing and distribution facilities on six continents. Their cutting-edge technologies support a growing number of major North American and European automotive and heavy truck manufacturers.

Benefits:

·        Month-end close hours are no more than 50 hours/week. Non-close weeks are 40 hours.

·        Flexible daily start times between 7-9 AM.

·        Competitive compensation and PTO package

·        Medical, dental, vision insurance

·        401k plan with match.

·        Tuition Reimbursement.

·        Remote work option during adverse weather conditions, with the expectation to work on-site each day under normal circumstances.

Staff Accountant

The Position:

Reporting to the Accounting Manager for our $100 Million business unit, the
accountant is responsible for preparing journal entries, bank reconciliations, preparing & updating financial statements/reports, analyzing revenues and expenditures, performing variance analysis, conducting special projects, as assigned. Serves as a reliable resource in supporting the Finance department. 

Duties

• Prepare general accounting and other related duties for the organization.
• Facilitate and complete monthly close procedures, including journal entries,
general ledgers maintenance, monthly financial statements, and other reports to 
be used by management for analyzing financial information.
• Prepare both Microsoft Excel and/or Accounting Software system-generated 
versions of financial statements and reports relating to financial performance. In 
addition, conduct variance analysis between actual, budget, and prior year.
• Assist in budgetary and forecast processes.
• Provides inside/outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account 
information and documents to perform the annual audit. 
• Manage projects through completion with limited supervision required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance 
• Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting.
• Manufacturing accounting experience, preferred. 
• Self-starter with excellent communication skills who has the ability to implement change, work independently and with others, and is deadline oriented.

• Detail-oriented with strong math, analytical, and reconcilement skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Robust Microsoft Office knowledge