General Accountant

Gotion, Inc.•Manteno, IL

41d•$80,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The General Accountant is responsible for executing day-to-day accounting activities, ensuring accurate financial records, timely month-end close, and compliance with company policies and relevant accounting standards. This role supports financial reporting, account reconciliation, fixed-asset tracking, inventory accounting, and internal/external audit requests. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent analytical skills, and experience working in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
3–5+ years of experience in general accounting or related roles.
Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, SUMIFS, etc.).
Excellent knowledge and hands-on experience with SAP.
Self-starter with the ability to analyze, prioritize, and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
Positive attitude with adaptability to changes in workload and job requirements.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills to develop collaborative working relationships with cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

CPA or CMA preferred (not required).
Experience in manufacturing accounting, inventory, or cost accounting is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments for monthly, quarterly, and year-end close.
Ensure accuracy of the general ledger and financial statements.
Assist with preparation of monthly financial reports, variance analyses, and management presentations.
Perform balance sheet reconciliations for cash, AP, AR, payroll, prepaids, accruals, intercompany, and other key accounts.
Investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
Maintain reconciliation documentation following internal control requirements.
Review vendor invoices, three-way match, and cost allocations when needed.
Support customer invoicing, credit memos, and payment application.
Monitor aging schedules and follow up with internal teams.
Track capital projects, monitor CIP balances, and process asset capitalization.
Maintain fixed-asset ledgers, depreciation schedules, and supporting documentation.
Ensure compliance with company policies and audit requirements.
Assist with inventory reconciliations, cycle counts, and monthly close entries.
Review BOM, production variances, and SAP data when applicable.
Support Finance & Operations teams on inventory-related issues.
Provide support for annual financial audits, tax filings, and internal controls testing.
Maintain organized audit files and documentation.
Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies.
Identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls, streamline processes, and enhance accuracy.
Participate in ERP/SAP implementation, testing, and process enhancement projects.
Recommend improvements to accounting procedures and reporting workflows.