Staff Accountant

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Position: Staff Accountant (Emphasis on Cost Accounting)

Position reports to the Accounting Manager

Pay Rate: $65,000 to $75,000 yearly

Location: Chicago, IL, 60614 - Hybrid 

The Staff Accountant’s responsibilities will include but not be limited to bank reconciliations, credit card expense processing, and the support of the day-to-day accounting functions and tasks for the company.

Responsibilities

• Be accountable for the ongoing analysis of Inventory and WIP, Margin analysis, Closing jobs, Burden rates and Reconciliation of inventory to general ledger
• Track and reconcile Inventory (raw materials, WIP, finished goods)
• Perform cycle counts and support physical inventory audits
• Ensure all jobs scheduled for the period are closed before finalizing month-end financials
• Review standard and actual costs for inaccuracies
• Daily and Monthly reconciliation of the Bank account to the general ledger
• Daily recording and monitoring of credit card expenses
• Reconcile credit card transactions and corporate card accounts
• Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger
• Reviews and verifies accuracy of account balances and classifications
• Assist with Accounts Payable reconciliations when needed
• Perform various month-end close duties including assigned balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany reconciliations, expense accruals, prepaids and roll forward schedules
• Specific projects and other ad hoc assignments as required
• Expense Report Processing; review, verify, and process employee expense reports in Concur for accuracy and compliance with company policies
• Travel & Expense Policy Compliance; Ensure employee expenses align with corporate travel and expense guidelines.
• Employee Support; Provide training and assistance to employees on using Concur for expense submissions.

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in accounting
• MS-Office proficiency, specifically intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP
• Minimum 4 years’ experience working in an accounting role
• Experience with accounting system Epicor, JPMorgan Chase Access and Concur travel expense
• Experience working in the lighting, retail or manufacturing industry is preferred

About You

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must be self-motivated
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Extreme attention to detail
• Professional, responsible and dedicated
• Friendly and flexible

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance enrollment on the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment
• 401(k) Retirement plan after 6 months of employment.
• Up to 80 hours of accrued Vacation Paid Leave, prorated your first year.
• State and locally-regulated Paid Sick Time.
• Paid Company Holidays, after 30 days.
• Short Term, Long Term Disability, Life, and AD&D optional Insurance benefits the 1st of the month after 30 days of
• employment.
• Company-sponsored Life with AD&D Insurance Coverage.
• Optional Enrollment in Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA).