Accountant

Imperial Auto USA Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperial Auto USA Corporation is seeking a Financial Accountant to join their growing team in Chicago. This role offers the chance to work closely with the Finance Controller, gaining hands-on experience across AP, AR, and financial operations in a high-growth environment.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, along with 1–3+ years of accounting experience. The salary for this position ranges from $80,000 to $100,000, making it a lucrative opportunity for early-career professionals.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of accounting experience in a professional environment.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Experience with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Support monthly close activities including journal entries.
• Perform reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Accounting experience

Basic accounting principles (US GAAP preferred)

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Are you an early-career accounting professional looking to take on more responsibility and accelerate your growth? Join as a Financial Accountant and play a key role in building the finance function for a rapidly expanding U.S. operation.

In this role, you’ll work directly alongside the Finance Controller, gaining exposure to all facets of finance while helping establish scalable systems and processes in a high-growth environment.

• Serve as the right hand to the Finance Controller in a newly created role
• Gain hands‑on experience across AP, AR, reporting, and financial operations
• Be part of a high‑growth organization with IPO aspirations
• Develop expertise in SAP and end‑to‑end finance operations
• Work on-site in Chicago, IL with a collaborative, cross‑functional team

The salary for this role is $80,000 - $100,000.

This is an exceptional opportunity for someone who wants to learn fast, contribute meaningfully, and grow into a larger finance role over time.

If this role aligns with your career goals, we’re looking for:

• 1–3+ years of accounting experience in a professional environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles (US GAAP preferred)
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, evolving environment

Ideal Profile:

A proactive, detail-oriented professional who is eager to learn, take ownership, and grow into a more senior finance role.

Support Financial Operations and Help Build Scalable Processes

As Financial Accountant, you will support the day‑to‑day execution of financial operations while helping to build structure and discipline into the growing U.S. business.

You will:

• Manage accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely and accurate transactions
• Support monthly close activities, including journal entries and reconciliations
• Perform bank, vendor, and customer account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Assist with financial reporting, MIS, and data management (aligned with intake notes)
• Support tax filings, compliance activities, and regulatory documentation
• Help implement process improvements and SOPs to support business growth
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams across operations, sales, and logistics

This role will evolve as the business grows, offering increasing responsibility and exposure.