Senior Internal Accountant

New Roots Talent Consulting, LLC; Villa Park (IL); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

New Roots Talent Consulting, LLC seeks a Senior Internal Accountant to handle day-to-day general accounting and expand into broader finance leadership within a closely held, family-owned wholesale distributor.

The role requires on-site presence five days a week and offers high visibility, growth opportunities, and a path toward ownership within the finance function.

Qualificações

• Broad general accounting experience across the full accounting cycle.
• Experience with reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.

Responsabilidades

• Manage general ledger activity including journal entries and account maintenance.
• Close monthly, quarterly, and year-end periods accurately and on schedule.
• Prepare reconciliations for bank, credit card, balance sheet, and others; investigate discrepancies.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes including aging analysis.
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
• Prepare internal financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses.
• Coordinate documentation for tax filings, audits, and banking requirements.
• Collaborate with operations, sales, purchasing, and leadership to improve financial visibility.

Conhecimentos

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Reconciliations

ERP systems

Excel proficiency

Communication

Formação

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Ferramentas

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Descrição da vaga

Senior Internal Accountant | High visibility and Growth Opportunity

Looking for the next role with high visibility where you can genuinely see yourself long-term with a stable and culture driven family-owned business?

Join a well-established, multi-generational family-owned wholesale distributor where long-term relationships, integrity, and dependable service are central to the business. Our partner is seeking a Senior Internal Accountant who can confidently manage day-to-day general accounting responsibilities while continuing to grow into broader ownership and leadership within the finance function.

Please note: Due to the nature of the business, this position is required to be on-site 5 days/week.

Overview

The Senior Internal Accountant is a hands-on role that is ideal for an accounting professional with at least three years of broad general accounting experience who enjoys working across the full accounting cycle, improving processes, and partnering with colleagues throughout a closely held business.

What you'll do:

• Manage general ledger activity, including journal entries, account maintenance, and supporting documentation.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities accurately and on schedule.
• Prepare bank, credit card, balance sheet, and other account reconciliations; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including review, issue resolution, and aging analysis.
• Maintain fixed asset records and prepare depreciation schedules.
• Prepare internal financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses.
• Coordinate documentation for tax filings, external accountants, audits, insurance reviews, and banking requirements.
• Partner with operations, sales, purchasing, and leadership to answer financial questions and improve business visibility.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• 3+ years of progressive general accounting experience with exposure to the full accounting cycle.
• Strong working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and sound internal controls.
• Demonstrated experience with reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting or enterprise resource planning systems.
• Ability to manage priorities independently, meet deadlines, and communicate clearly with accounting and non-accounting colleagues.
• High degree of integrity and discretion when handling confidential financial information.
• Experience in wholesale distribution, inventory, or a family-owned business is a plus.

What Success Looks Like:

• Accounting records and reconciliations are complete, accurate, and current.
• Close activities and management reporting are delivered consistently and on time.
• Financial issues are identified early, communicated clearly, and resolved thoughtfully.
• Processes become more efficient, documented, and scalable over time.
• The accountant develops a strong understanding of the business and becomes a trusted resource to leadership and colleagues.

This position offers the opportunity to build on a strong general accounting foundation, gain exposure to the financial operations of a wholesale distributor, and assume greater responsibility as the business grows.