Senior Staff Accountant

Aston Carter•West Chicago, IL

4d•$60,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Staff Accountant to support our accounting team during a maternity leave coverage assignment. This individual will play a key role in month-end close, general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and intercompany accounting activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in corporate accounting, attention to detail, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
3+ years of corporate accounting experience
Strong month-end close experience
Experience with general ledger accounting and account reconciliations
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs
Experience working within an ERP system such as SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or NAV
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles
Experience with month-end and year-end close processes
Proficiency with general ledger accounting and account reconciliations
Experience preparing and posting journal entries and accruals
Ability to analyze financial data and identify discrepancies
Strong balance sheet reconciliation experience
Experience with intercompany accounting transactions
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, XLOOKUPs, indexing, data analysis)
Experience working within ERP systems such as SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, NAV, Oracle, or NetSuite
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including operations, sales, AP, and AR
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Experience supporting audits and responding to auditor requests
Exposure to financial reporting and management reporting
Manufacturing, industrial, or corporate accounting experience preferred
Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Nice To Haves

Experience with intercompany accounting
Experience supporting financial reporting processes
Bilingual Spanish
Prior experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or corporate accounting environment
Treasury, cash management, or banking experience preferred
Bilingual Spanish preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Assist with month-end close activities, including preparation and posting of journal entries and accruals
Maintain general ledger accounts and perform account analysis
Prepare monthly account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
Support financial reporting and management reporting processes
Reconcile intercompany accounts and record necessary adjustments
Assist with billing reviews, treasury-related activities, and other accounting functions
Partner with operations, sales, AP, and AR teams to support business needs
Research accounting issues and provide solutions to improve processes
Prepare ad hoc financial analyses and special projects as assigned