Staff Accountant

Sunstar Americas, Inc.•Schaumburg, IL

6d•$80,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff Accountant assists another Staff Accountant with the monthly close, budgeting and forecasting, audits, and day-to-day accounting activities. The role also supports inquiries and requests related to tax compliance and audits. Responsibilities cover U.S. and international close activities, financial reporting and analysis, tax support, reconciliations, and audit documentation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
2–4 years of prior general accounting experience.
Working knowledge of a general ledger system.
General knowledge of tax codes and compliance requirements.
Working knowledge of Concur Expense Report.
Working knowledge of the Sage fixed asset system.
Working knowledge of the Vertex tax system.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with high proficiency in Excel.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills and the ability to communicate and influence at all organizational levels.
Self-directed, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Team-oriented, with the ability to work on collaborative, high-performance teams.
Attention to detail and ability to make sound judgment decisions.
Ability to plan and manage multiple projects.
Ability to work a flexible schedule during key business deadlines.

Nice To Haves

CPA candidate.

Responsibilities

Audit the Concur Expense Report system and generate expense report journal entries.
Enter journal entries related to the U.S. close, including headcount, prepaid expenses, intercompany charges requiring translation, and accruals; prepare monthly financial reports.
Assist with budget and forecast requests.
Assist with closing international books through monthly entries, review, reconciliations, and consolidations.
Update accrual analyses to confirm forecasts and spending.
Update reports and prepare analyses for prepaid expenses, accounts receivable, legal, and other balance sheet accounts.
Assist with the Sage fixed assets system and debt payments and activity.
Assist with calculating commissions and third-party royalties.
Assist with assembling and distributing the monthly consolidated financial packet.
Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for small Japanese banks.
Assist with preparing sales and use tax filings for various states.
Assist with United Pass Plus analysis.
Maintain files of monthly reports and account analyses.
Assist with quarterly government Census reports, tax filings, and financial reporting.
Collect and file reports and analyses requested by auditors on the Prepared by Client (PBC) list.
Complete special projects as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage.
Opportunities for career growth and advancement.
Employee discount on Sunstar products.
401(k) retirement plan with employer match, with pretax and Roth options.
401(k) profit-sharing contribution based on company performance.
Paid holidays and generous paid time off.
Pet, legal, and identity theft insurance plans.
Competitive annual bonus.
On-site café.
On-site fitness center.
Corporate perks discount program.
Holiday lunches.
Walking trails.
Employee appreciation events, recognition and rewards programs, and anniversary, birthday, and new-hire announcements.