Staff Accountant, Cicero, IL

The Royal Group • Cicero, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant supports the financial operations of the company by maintaining accurate records, preparing financial reports, and assisting with month-end and year-end close processes. This role is essential in ensuring compliance with internal controls and external regulations, particularly within a manufacturing environment. The Royal Group’s mission is to provide value-added solutions to the most demanding customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• 2+ years of accounting experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and Microsoft Excel
• Ability to utilize accounting processes, plus add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure.
• Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, costs, proportions, and volumes
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Excell intermediate to advance knowledge including functions such as SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, IF Statements, PIVOT tables and VLOOKUP.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• 3+ years of accounting experience preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting
• Experience with cost accounting and inventory management
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles
• CPA or progress toward certification is a plus but not required

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, reconcile general ledger accounts, and assist with month-end closing.
• Maintain and reconcile inventory accounts, including cost of sold goods and production variances.
• Support fixed asset accounting and depreciation schedules.
• Assist with accounts payable and receivable functions as needed.
• Prepare financial statements and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies.
• Collaborate with operations and supply chain teams to understand financial impact of production activities.
• Support audits and tax filings by preparing schedules and documentation.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Provide some technical directions to other accountants and/or clerical staff doing bookkeeping.
• Provide special project assistance to Director of Finance, or Controller.
• Additional duties as assigned.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

Benefits

• Year-round employment for job stability.
• Unlimited opportunities for growth, training, and career advancement.
• Exceptional pay and great, affordable benefits (including life, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match and more!).
• A clean facility, featuring state-of-the-art technology.
• A respectful, empowering, team-oriented and employee-friendly environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level