Staff Accountant

Durex International • Cary, IL

142d • $60,000 - $65,000

About The Position

As the Staff Accountant, you will join the Finance & Accounting Team and work under the management of the Durex Controller. We are seeking an enthusiastic, responsible, and detail-oriented Staff Accountant who has a strong foundation in accounting principles and practices. The Staff Accountant will play a critical role in preparing financial statements, reconciling accounts, and assisting with day-to-day accounting tasks, and contributing to the overall financial health of the organization. You must be able to work with the highest levels of integrity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, or related field required.
• At least 2+ years of professional experience as a Staff Accountant or experience in a similar role.
• Robust account reconciliation and analysis skills are required.
• High level of integrity and ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to data integrity and accuracy.
• Be results focused, self-motivated, flexible, and adaptable to complete assigned tasks.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of accounting software programs.
• Proven work experience communicating clearly and effectively in a professional business environment verbally, electronically, and written with cross-functional teams.
• Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship, both now and in the future.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the month-end close and prepare monthly journal entries and schedules.
• Create and maintain account reconciliations to ensure the accuracy of financial statements by required deadlines.
• Assist with preparing the month-end intercompany balancing report for corporate reporting and communicating with international units on variances.
• Assist with completing monthly and quarterly indirect (sales and use) tax filings and research with the Tax Team.
• Assist with customer invoicing and account balances.
• Assists with AR invoicing, managing the company's incoming payments, ensuring timely and accurate collection of money owed.
• Assists with the creation and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures.
• Assists in the consolidation of global results utilizing the TM1 reporting system.
• Assists in the yearly audit and tax return preparation.
• Performs various projects and analyses as required.
• Demonstrates, through actions, a commitment to the philosophy of continuous improvement and multi-disciplined problem-solving teams in all aspects of performance.
• Works individually and as a team to develop and maintain cooperative and productive relationships with employees at all levels; conducts team assessments and develops training to ensure capabilities are in place.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area free of excess materials.
• Support of and involvement in company, department, and/or safety policies, procedures, programs and activities.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer; commitment to inclusivity and non-discrimination.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees