Staff Accountant

Jetstream of Houston • Streator, IL

4d • $65,000 - $78,000

About The Position

The Staff Accountant supports month-end close processes for Vactor and non-Vactor businesses, performs account reconciliations and accounts payable data entry, and provides fixed-asset and capital-project reporting support. The role also contributes to acquisition integration, monthly management reporting, Power BI reporting, and SOX implementation and updates. The Staff Accountant works with site engineering, acquired companies, and members of the Accounting department, including the Assistant Controller and Controller.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 3–5 years of accounting or related experience.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively as needed.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated and able to handle multiple tasks in a high-volume environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Cooperative attitude and willingness to assist others.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with audit procedures and requirements.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting and reporting software, such as JDE.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close processes for Vactor and non-Vactor businesses.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations.
• Enter accounts payable data.
• Provide fixed-asset support, including generating capital project numbers, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Improve capital-project reporting by working with the site engineering team on current projects, future plans, and monthly reporting using Excel and Power BI.
• Support acquisition integration, including process changes, improvements, and system migrations.
• Work with acquired companies to upload monthly financial information, trial balances, and supplemental information to corporate Cognos systems.
• Prepare monthly management reports.
• Maintain and improve Power BI reporting.
• Support other Accounting department members, including the Assistant Controller and Controller.
• Assist with SOX implementation and updates.

Benefits

• Annual bonus potential.
• Life insurance.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid vacation.
• 401(k) with matching contributions.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Smoke-free, drug-free workplace.

What This Job Offers

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