Staff Accountant

NYCO PRODUCTS COMPANY•Countryside, IL

3d•$60,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Nyco Products Company, manufacturer of Professional Chemicals, has an excellent opportunity for a Staff Accountant who is diligent, dependable and detail oriented. We are looking for a supporting candidate with knowledge of assets, liabilities, inventories, and other financial activities to maintain our records with unwavering accuracy. Located in the Chicago suburb of Countryside, Illinois, Nyco Products Company is a premier cleaning chemicals manufacturer of professional cleaners, floor care chemicals, disinfectants, and sanitary maintenance brands. Founded in 1920 and family owned, Nyco has a rich history of innovating cleaning products and solutions for a wide range of industries and markets including building and facilities maintenance, janitorial cleaning, industrial cleaning, food processing, healthcare, and education. Summary: The primary goal of this position is to maintain the financial activities of the organization by administering and monitoring the financial system to ensure that the financial activities are accurate and completed in a timely manner.

Requirements

Ability to maintain confidentiality of company and client information.
Knowledge of accounting and corporate finance principles and procedures.
Excellent analytical, problem solving, accuracy, and judgement skills. High ethical and quality standards are a must for this position.
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and organize effectively.
Strong written and oral communication skills are a key element of this position.
3-5 years of professional experience in accounting is required.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in accounting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitors financial policies and procedures to ensure accurate reporting of operational transactions into the company accounting system.
Coordinates the monthly financial closing and prepares monthly financial reports inclusive of income statement and balance sheets through performance of the general ledger review and month end journal entries.
Review, research, and reconcile general ledger accounts.
Prepares monthly commission reports.
Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual rebate reports.
Maintains records regarding company prepaid and accrued expenses with the necessary supporting documentation.
Continual review of inventory data, including adjustments, verification, and research.
Financial responsibilities include monitoring cash flow, reviewing vendor check runs, assisting with customer receivables, account transfers.
Reconcile AR, AP, and bank statements each month.
Prepares and submits company sales tax reports.
Coordinates activities related to “Review or Audit” of company's financials by outside auditors.
Works with the Accounting team.