Senior Accountant

Parts Town • Addison, IL

18h • Hybrid

About The Position

Parts Town is the fastest-growing distributor of restaurant equipment, HVAC, and residential appliance parts, recognized for its growth and innovation on the Inc. 5000 list for 15 years and Crain’s Fast 50 list ten times. The company has also been voted a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace for four years. As a Senior Accountant, you will support the Senior Director of Technical Accounting and the Parts Town Unlimited Finance team. Your primary responsibilities will include supporting month-end close and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. This role emphasizes balance sheet ownership, journal entry preparation and review, and financial results analysis. You will contribute to process improvement, enhance financial reporting quality, and assist in preparing consolidated financial statements within a fun, fast-paced, and collaborative environment.

Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Close attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Strong time management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines
• Proactive self-starter that learns and adapts quickly in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Comprehensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 1+ years of relevant accounting experience
• Quality, high speed internet connection at home
• Proficient in English (both written and verbal)
• Ability to work a schedule of M-F 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (CST) with flexibility to adjust to different hours as needed

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SAP, OneStream, or other ERP/consolidation tools
• CPA or progress toward certification

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly close process, including preparation and posting of journal entries and completion of balance sheet reconciliations
• Record and reconcile debt activity, including borrowings, repayments, and interest expense, ensuring accuracy and alignment with supporting schedules
• Assist with Asset-Based Lending (ABL) reporting, including preparation and analysis of Borrowing Base Certificates (BBC)
• Manage and coordinate the company-wide intercompany reconciliation process, including intercompany AR/AP, cash sweep activity, and intercompany sales (ensuring timely resolution of variances across entities)
• Manage and reconcile various billing processes, including benefits, insurance, and other vendor-related allocations
• Support interim and year-end external audits, including preparation of schedules and responding to auditor requests
• Partner with cross-functional teams (FP&A, Tax, Treasury) to support financial reporting and analysis

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule
• Team member appreciation events and recognition programs
• Volunteer opportunities
• Monthly IT stipend
• Casual dress code
• On-demand pay options: Access your pay as you earn it, to cover unexpected or even everyday expenses
• Health insurance
• 401k/401k match
• Employee assistance programs
• Time away
• Paid sick time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development opportunities
• Profit-sharing program
• Annual bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior