Accounting Architect: GL, Automation & Controls

Hydro-Gear; Sullivan (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydro-Gear in Sullivan, IL seeks an Accountant to own core accounting functions, drive efficiency, and strengthen controls across financial reporting and general ledger processes.

The role emphasizes automation, process improvement, and collaboration with leadership to support informed decision-making while maintaining rigorous compliance and accuracy.

You will work onsite in Sullivan, contribute to CapEx, payroll, and tax processes, and help scale finance operations as the company grows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Working knowledge of accounting principles
• Strong Excel fundamentals and analytical skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze, and distribute monthly financial statements
• Lead month-end close activities and key balance sheet reconciliations
• Monitor the general ledger for unusual activity, coding inaccuracies, and posting issues
• Consolidate financial results and provide variance insights to leadership
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules
• Record asset activity and support CapEx reporting and analysis
• Review payroll journal entries and accruals for accuracy
• Assist with tax filings and compliance documentation
• Identify opportunities to automate manual accounting processes
• Improve reporting workflows and system utilization
• Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance accounting tools and documentation

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Hydro-Gear in Sullivan, IL seeks an Accountant to own core accounting functions, drive efficiency, and strengthen controls across financial reporting and general ledger processes.

The role emphasizes automation, process improvement, and collaboration with leadership to support informed decision-making while maintaining rigorous compliance and accuracy.

You will work onsite in Sullivan, contribute to CapEx, payroll, and tax processes, and help scale finance operations as the company grows.