The Staff Accountant plays a critical role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, cost accounting and general ledger maintenance to ensure accurate and timely financial transactions.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, financial reporting and analysis, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
- Perform ad-hoc financial analysis in support of business decisions and trend analysis
- Oversee the implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls, procedures, and accounting policies. Identify potential risks and recommend improvements to safeguard company assets and maintain compliance.
- Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and analysis
- Facilitate new customer and business partner set ups
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including production, supply chain, and operations, to improve financial processes.
- Drive process automation and system improvements for financial reporting.
- Perform master data set ups for new vendors and customers
- Supports Accounts Receivable as needed, outside of month end close
Nearest Major Market: Chicago