Senior Accountant

National Material L.P.; Wilson (IL); Vor Ort; USD 72.000 - 88.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k) Match

Company paid short-term and long-term\

Company paid basic life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

On the job training

Career advancement opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Waukegan Steel is seeking a Senior Accountant to support financial accounting and reporting, located in Waukegan, IL, with a move to Pleasant Prairie, WI later this year. The role focuses on month-end close, consolidated financial statements, and revenue recognition under percentage of completion.

Requires a bachelor’s in accounting/finance, 3+ years of accounting experience, ERP exposure, and strong Excel/communication skills.

Qualifikationen

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and up-to-date awareness of technical accounting guidance.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivots, lookups, formulas, and data analysis tools.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Organized, efficient, and process-oriented.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate across functions.

Aufgaben

• Perform month end close activities, including preparation of journal entries and detailed account analyses and reconciliations.
• Prepare and support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, including consolidated financial statements and support schedules.
• Perform general ledger reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts and investigate and resolve variances in a timely manner.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and intercompany reconciliations.
• Perform work in process analysis and related procedures to ensure revenue recognition under percentage of completion accounting is accurate and compliant.
• Perform routine inventory reconciliations and support periodic physical inventory counts, as applicable.
• Assist with preparation of monthly projections, quarterly forecasts, and the Annual Operating Plan.
• Support accounting and reporting requirements from the parent company, NMLP Corporate.
• Identify and support continuous improvement initiatives related to accounting processes, controls, and reporting efficiency.
• Support account receivables and account payables activities, as applicable to the role.
• Complete other ad hoc accounting and reporting requests as needed.

Kenntnisse

US GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Detail oriented

Organized / process-oriented

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business (accounting concentration required if not accounting)

Tools

Foundation ERP

Jobbeschreibung

Waukegan Steel is a structural steel fabricator serving the Chicagoland area and surrounding states. Our team has worked on various projects throughout the city including, Soldier Field, the Museum of Contemporary Art, Navy Pier, Willis Tower, Northwestern Welsh-Ryan Arena, Washington/Wabash CTA Platform, Ravinia Festival, and Lincoln Park Zoo. We are seeking a talented and dynamic Senior Accountant to support the financial accounting and reporting function of Waukegan Steel LLC. The position will be located in Waukegan, IL until the Company moves their headquarters to Pleasant Prairie, WI later this year.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform month end close activities, including preparation of journal entries and detailed account analyses and reconciliations
• Prepare and support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, including consolidated financial statements and support schedules
• Perform general ledger reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts and investigate and resolve variances in a timely manner.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and intercompany reconciliations.
• Perform work in process analysis and related procedures to ensure revenue recognition under percentage of completion accounting is accurate and compliant
• Perform routine inventory reconciliations and support periodic physical inventory counts, as applicable
• Assist with preparation of monthly projections, quarterly forecasts, and the Annual Operating Plan
• Support accounting and reporting requirements from the parent company, NMLP Corporate
• Identify and support continuous improvement initiatives related to accounting processes, controls, and reporting efficiency
• Support account receivables and account payables activities, as applicable to the role
• Complete other ad hoc accounting and reporting requests as needed

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and up-to-date awareness of technical accounting guidance
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivots, lookups, formulas, and data analysis tools
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Organized, efficient, and process-oriented
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate across functions

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Business (accounting concentration required if degree is not in accounting)
• 3+ years of accounting experience preferably in the construction industry, including responsibility for closing the books. Construction industry experience is preferred but not required.
• Foundation ERP system experience preferred but not required.

Competitive Total Rewards:

• A competitive base salary up to $80K (Depending on Experience)
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• 401(k) Match
• Company Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• On the job training
• Career advancement opportunities

Waukegan Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer EEO-M/F/D/V and encourages Diverse Candidates to Apply