Staff Accountant - General Ledger

Topco Associates•Itasca, IL

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Topco Associates is currently seeking a General Ledger Staff Accountant for the Accounting team in Itasca, IL. This position will be a hybrid role, with the successful candidate conducting work in our Itasca office three times per week and virtually twice per week. Topco’s mission is to deliver solutions that help our member owners, regional retailers, and wholesalers achieve a competitive advantage. We are committed to building high-performing, diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve and drive innovation across our business. We are seeking an innovative accountant to help lead change in the general accounting realm, inclusive of work amongst the general account finance, and fuel teams. Under the direction of the Account Manager, the General Ledger Staff Accountant monitors and controls monthly close activities ensuring the completion of tasks by required deadlines. Ensures accurate and complete accounting. Prepares and communicates performance opportunity analyses to management. Participates in challenging the status quo and driving home accounting process efficiency improvements.

Requirements

Four-year college degree in accounting
Proficient in MS Office Suite
Advanced skills in MS Excel
SAP experience is preferred
Good understanding of internal controls
One to four years of accounting experience preferred
Organized self-starter, able to work independently
Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines on a regular basis
Ability to successfully handle multiple projects and priorities
Committed individual to take ownership and bring high personal standards to workplace
Ability to think outside the box, and do things differently, to become more efficient via elimination, automation, or outsourcing

Nice To Haves

150 credit hours preferred
CPA achieved or CPA eligible and determination to complete preferred

Responsibilities

Challenges the status quo and is able to recommend methods to become more accurate or efficient
Prepares consolidated internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and from departments
Analyzes information and options by developing spreadsheet reports; verifying information
Prepares general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling accounts
Maintains and balances reconciliation of general ledger accounts, ensuring justification of all balances
Spins Sales - Whare there are distribution sales, these may be reclassified to the proper member of Topco
Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data
Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential