Staff Accountant

LifeSpice Ingredients • Homer Glen, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

LifeSpice Ingredients, a rapidly growing international food company with an entrepreneurial spirit, is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Staff Accountant to join our team at our Homer Glen location. At LifeSpice Ingredients, we foster a professional, supportive, and collaborative work environment. Our culture is casual yet hardworking, dog-friendly, and built on teamwork and mutual respect. If you are seeking a role where you can make a meaningful contribution while working alongside a supportive and dedicated team, we encourage you to apply. This position reports directly to the Controller.

Requirements

• A high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills are required
• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines and work with a Team
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with a strong working knowledge of Excel

Nice To Haves

• 1–2 years’ experience in AP, AR or equivalent is preferred, but recent Accounting Grads are encouraged to apply
• Experience in Business Central or equivalent ERP Software a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable including matching and keying payables, check printing, and recording of ACH payments
• Assist accounts receivable by processing credit memos and cross training for billing and deposits
• Assist Controller with month end close
• Assist Controller with cash management by monitoring bank account and recording daily transactions.
• Collaborate closely with other departments to find and obtain accounting documents (Invoices, approvals, etc.)
• Be the Accounting voice within committee meetings
• Identify opportunities to enhance accounting procedures and continuously improve standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Ad hoc reporting, journal entries and special projects as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed