Senior Accountant

AESSEAL Inc; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AESSEAL Inc. is seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis professional in Rockford, Illinois to lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting aligned with our strategic goals.

The role requires close collaboration with the finance team to drive accuracy and accountability across the organization. Responsibilities include supporting month-end close, financial reporting, internal controls, process improvements, and ad hoc analyses.

Responsibilities

• Financial Planning and Budgeting: Develop, manage, and oversee the company’s financial plans and budgets to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Financial Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including GAAP compliance and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Financial Analysis and Reporting: Analyze historical and current financial data to provide insights and prepare regular/ad hoc reports.
• Month-End and Year-End Close: Perform reconciliations and oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Process Improvement and Project Management: Identify and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and financial operations.
• Internal Controls and Compliance: Maintain internal control systems and assist with audits.
• Transactional Accounting Support: Serve as backup for transactional accounting tasks.
• Training and Development: Provide training to staff on accounting processes and systems.
• Ad Hoc Duties: Perform additional analyses and projects as needed.
• AESSEAL is an equal opportunity employer and designs sealing solutions for a sustainable future.

Job description

Job Description:

Financial Planning and Budgeting: Develop, manage, and oversee the company’s financial plans and budgets to ensure alignment with organizational goals. Create and maintain predictive financial models to support strategic decision-making and financial forecasting.

Financial Record Keeping:

Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including day-to-day upkeep of the nominal ledger and related balance sheet reconciliations. Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial entries in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal policies.

Financial Analysis and Reporting:

Analyze historical and current financial data to provide insights into the company’s financial status. Prepare regular and ad hoc financial reports, including calculating sales commissions and related accruals. Provide financial information to internal stakeholders and support decision‑making processes with comprehensive analyses.

Month-End and Year-End Close:

Perform general ledger account reconciliations and ensure accurate and timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes. Oversee and ensure the accuracy of financial entries during the close process.

Process Improvement and Project Management:

Collaborate with the Head of Finance to identify and implement process improvements to enhance departmental efficiency and financial operations. Manage and lead projects aimed at improving financial accounting, analysis, and overall financial operations.

Internal Controls and Compliance:

Maintain and monitor internal control systems across all business locations to ensure compliance and safeguard company assets. Assist with external financial audits and internal control audits by providing necessary documentation and insights.

Transactional Accounting Support:

Serve as backup for the transactional accounting team, performing related tasks as needed to ensure seamless financial operations. Provide overflow support and manage tasks to support the transactional accounting function.

Training and Development:

Provide training and guidance to new and existing staff to enhance their understanding of accounting processes and systems. Ensure that all team members are knowledgeable about financial reporting structures and internal controls.

Ad Hoc Duties:

Perform ad hoc financial analyses and manage additional projects as required by business needs. Adapt to changes in responsibilities and duties as needed to support the organization’s evolving requirements.

AESSEAL is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. At AESSEAL we design and manufacture sealing solutions for a sustainable future. We combine both our own success with environmental protection and being a good corporate citizen.