Sr Accountant II

Zoro • Chicago, IL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position drives financial integrity and operational excellence at a growing, $1.4 billion e-commerce business. This role ensures the accuracy of financial results, leads month-end close processes and provides the analytical "why" behind the numbers to support senior leadership in strategic decision-making. The role is responsible for upholding compliance through strong internal controls while partnering with Panama Shared Services, Finance and operational teams to drive process improvement, budgeting and strategic business initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent
• 3- 5 years of progressive accounting roles
• Demonstrated strong knowledge of accounting and US GAAP
• Ability to analyze financial data and determine trends and growth opportunities to support the business and contribute to its financial success
• Must have a continuous improvement mindset and always strive to utilize the most effective and efficient way to get things done
• Must be flexible, agile and open to change and take on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of importance, high energy and enthusiasm
• Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• CPA or working towards CPA, preferred
• NetSuite, SAP/BPC & Blackline software experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Ensure monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes are performed accurately and timely and all financial reporting deliverables are submitted to parent company by specified due dates
• Prepare journal entries to ensure accounting transactions are properly reflected in the general ledger and complete monthly account reconciliations to ensure balance sheet accounts are substantiated
• Prepare detailed close packages containing financial statement schedules and insights into business performance, including the P&L (Sales, COGS & SG&A), Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
• Analyze actual results and explain variances to budget and prior year
• Pro-actively identify and independently resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities
• Support shared services team in Panama with process improvement opportunities and general accounting questions
• Ensure internal controls over financial reporting are designed and operating effectively, facilitate SOX and financial statement audits with internal and external auditors
• Support the Finance team with preparing the annual budget and forecasts
• Collaborate cross-functionally to streamline processes and improve business results
• Support business initiatives by proactively embedding financial controls and accounting integrity
• Complete ad-hoc projects as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment
• Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents. We also support growing your family through access to adoption assistance program
• 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist and Wellhub portal membership to support your mental and emotional wellbeing
• At least 18 paid time off days annually for full-time employees and 6 company holidays per year
• 6% company contribution to a 401K Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required
• Tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and access to financial counseling, education, and tools
• Charitable Gift Program - match gift to an eligible educational, cultural, community health, and human service organizations
• Employee discounts and admission to various civic and cultural institutions around Chicago
• Zoro office perks including coffee bar, beer on tap, unlimited snacks, access to the onsite gym, and incredible city skyline views

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees