Manufacturing Staff Accountant: Growth and GAAP

The Royal Group; Cicero (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

The Royal Group, an affiliate of Schwarz Partners, is seeking a Staff Accountant to support our Cicero, IL facility. The Staff Accountant maintains accurate records, prepares financial reports, and assists with month-end and year-end close.

This role helps ensure compliance with internal controls and external regulations in a manufacturing environment. Key responsibilities include journal entries, GL reconciliation, inventory costing, fixed assets, and collaboration with operations to understand

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/NetSuite) and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, reconcile general ledger accounts, and assist with month-end closing.
• Maintain and reconcile inventory accounts, including cost of sold goods and production variances.
• Support fixed asset accounting and depreciation schedules.
• Assist with accounts payable and receivable functions as needed.
• Prepare financial statements and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies.
• Collaborate with operations and supply chain teams to understand financial impact of production activities.
• Support audits and tax filings by preparing schedules and documentation.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

ERP proficiency

Excel expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

The Royal Group, an affiliate of Schwarz Partners, is seeking a Staff Accountant to support our Cicero, IL facility. The Staff Accountant maintains accurate records, prepares financial reports, and assists with month-end and year-end close.

This role helps ensure compliance with internal controls and external regulations in a manufacturing environment. Key responsibilities include journal entries, GL reconciliation, inventory costing, fixed assets, and collaboration with operations to understand