Corporate Accountant — Barrington, IL

Pepper Construction Group; Barrington (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k match

Student loan repayment

Paid time off

Job summary

Pepper Construction seeks an Accountant to join its Barrington, IL office and contribute to the corporate accounting team. You will handle accounting for multiple operating entities, including fixed asset management, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting, CPA or CPA candidate, 2+ years of experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with accounting systems; Workday Adaptive is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Accounting is required.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze issues and recommend solutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management.
• High level of Excel proficiency; Workday Adaptive a plus.

Responsibilities

• Record fixed asset purchases, disposals and depreciation calculations; conduct annual fixed asset audit.
• Prepare and review journal entries.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts; resolve discrepancies.
• Understand and apply accounting guidance, laws, or contract terms for processing financial transactions.
• Develop and implement internal controls and process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Collaborate with project managers and operations to ensure accurate cost tracking and reporting.
• Participate in the year-end audit process.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Workday Adaptive (experience a plus)

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Tools

Workday Adaptive

Job description

Pepper Construction seeks an Accountant to join its Barrington, IL office and contribute to the corporate accounting team. You will handle accounting for multiple operating entities, including fixed asset management, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting, CPA or CPA candidate, 2+ years of experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with accounting systems; Workday Adaptive is a plus.