Staff Accountant

JIF-PAK MANUFACTURING LLC•Gurnee, IL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

KALLE USA LLC, a manufacturer of food packaging in the North Suburbs has an immediate need for a Staff Accountant. The Staff Accountant is responsible for ownership and execution of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and standard costing functions within the Accounting/Finance Department. This role is also responsible for all payments of goods and services necessary for the basic operation of the organization.

Requirements

Degree in Business Administration or Accounting required.
Two (2) years of related experience in accounting.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Sage 100 is desirable.

Responsibilities

Process accounts payable invoices into ERP system; generate invoices for domestic and international shipment.
Reconcile accounts payable and generate monthly AP accrual.
Research, gather documentation, and vouch credit memos as received.
Manage prepayments and work with the Director of Accounting to ensure they are applied correctly.
Reconcile the weekly check run and wire transfers.
Process check requests ensuring all appropriate approvals have been received.
Research purchase order problems and provide guidance to Supply Chain on corrections.
Set up new vendors in ERP system as needed, document email contact, request W-9s, determine if a 1099 is required to be sent at the end of the year.
Ensure all supply chain PO corrections/receiving department corrections are resolved timely.
Document and communicate intercompany charges.
Vouch expense reports and auto allowances; also maintain auto allowance file.
Maintain accounts receivable, insuring customer accounts are current – make adjustments as necessary; make weekly deposits.
Reconcile accounts receivable monthly and provide weekly summaries with detailed notes for delinquent customers.
Identify sales/use taxes to be paid and maintain sales tax file for payments made monthly by the Senior Accountant.
Quarterly and yearly 1099 review and preparation.
Update and maintain desktop procedures.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Other duties assigned by Department Manager.