Accountant

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hair follicle drug screening

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a detail-oriented accountant to prepare financial documents and support reporting across the organization. You will evaluate inventory transactions, reconcile balance sheet accounts, and partner with business teams to analyze product costs while ensuring pricing accuracy.

The role requires a Bachelor's in accounting, CPA preferred, and on-site work in Illinois. Prior accounting experience is a plus, with proficiency in Excel or SQL recommended to support reporting and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting is required.
• CPA preferred per the job listing.
• Prior accounting experience is a plus but not required.
• Proficiency in Excel or SQL preferred.
• All new hires must complete a pre-employment hair follicle drug screening.
• Must work on-site.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial documents and ensure accurate reporting.
• Help prepare financial statements.
• Evaluate information for recording inventory transactions.
• Review financial records and reports for alignment with standard accounting practices and business guidelines.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Support the year-end financial audit by preparing schedules and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Partner with business teams to analyze product costs.
• Ensure inventory pricing is accurate across the company.

Skills

Financial reporting

Inventory management

Audit support

Balance sheet reconciliation

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

SQL

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare financial documents and ensure accurate reporting
• Help prepare financial statements
• Evaluate information for recording inventory transactions
• Review financial records and reports for alignment with standard accounting practices and business guidelines
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts
• Support the year-end financial audit by preparing schedules and responding to auditor inquiries
• Partner with business teams to analyze product costs
• Ensure inventory pricing is accurate across the company

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• CPA preferred
• Prior accounting experience is a plus, but not required
• Proficiency in Excel or SQL preferred
• All new hires must complete a pre-employment hair follicle drug screening
• Must work on-site

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting, inventory management, and accounting practices, with a strong focus on accuracy and compliance. Proficient in preparing financial documents and supporting audits while collaborating with business teams to analyze costs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Bachelor's Degree In Accounting
• CPA Preferred
• Financial Reporting
• Excel Proficiency
• SQL Proficiency

Hard Skills

• Financial Document Preparation
• Financial Statement Preparation
• Inventory Transaction Evaluation
• Balance Sheet Reconciliation
• Financial Record Review

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA

Industry Keywords

• Accounting Practices
• Financial Audit Support
• Product Cost Analysis
• Inventory Pricing Accuracy