Senior Staff Accountant

The Heico Companies LLC; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the court reporting industry is seeking a Sr. Staff Accountant in Downers Grove, IL. The role focuses on enhancing financial reporting, performing reconciliations, and supporting compliance with accounting standards. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree and possess strong analytical skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of experience in progressively advancing accounting roles.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Proficiency in accounting software required.

Responsibilities

• General month-end close processing and reporting.
• Perform regular reconciliations of balance sheet accounts.
• Participate in the development of annual budgets and financial forecasts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

CPA or CMA certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Microsoft Dynamics

Sage

PowerBI

Job description

The Company

Stenograph LLC is a world leader in the court reporting industry and has been in business for 85 years. Stenograph provides a full suite of products and software for dictation and transcription applications. The company offers shorthand writing machines and computer-aided transcription software for the information technology needs of the court reporting and captioning communities. The company also provides training materials and professional development courses for students and court reporting professionals. The company markets its products through its sales force and distributors in the United States and internationally. Stenograph is solely owned by The Heico Companies, LLC, a privately held, $2B revenue company that specializes in acquiring distressed assets, improving their performance, and holding them for the long term.

Heico has a history of success. Since its founding over 40 years ago The Heico Companies has grown from a single business to over 78 separate companies through a strategic acquisition policy, and by reinvesting its earnings into internal growth and new prospects. Historically talented at restoring distressed companies, Heico strategically targets acquisitions that will complement its ever-growing portfolio of companies in manufacturing, construction, and industrial services.

These four core operations are organized into groups: Applied Solutions Group, Construction Solutions Group, Industrial Technologies Group, and Metal Processing Group. Once acquired, new Heico companies are assigned to a group and run on a stand-alone basis, allowing for great independence as well as the opportunity to share knowledge about markets, production processes, and management practices across other Heico groups and companies.

Heico continues to seek out new opportunities and maintain its standard of success. The Heico Companies has remained a privately held company since its creation and maintains majority ownership in each of its operations, which generates more than $3.3 billion dollars in revenues. Many of our businesses are certified Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBE). More information about the overall organization can be found at [Link available when viewing the job].

The Position

We are seeking a Sr. Staff Accountant to join our team, focusing on enhancing and cultivating a culture of development within our organization. The Sr. Staff Accountant is responsible for portions of the monthly close process, balance sheet reconciliations, general accounting, and reporting functions, and actively managing and fulfilling cross functional team requests. This position will work closely with the Accounting Manager and the Sr. Controller on policies, practices, and reporting for the function. This role will support the function’s key responsibility in ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, maintaining compliance with accounting standards, and supporting the company's financial goals.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• General month-end close processing / reporting.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial information.
• Perform regular reconciliations of balance sheet accounts.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in financial records.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Provide necessary documentation and explanations to internal management.
• Participate in the development of annual budgets and monthly financial forecasts.
• Analyze variances between actual results and budgeted figures.
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards and regulations.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and recommend changes.
• Streamline accounting procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Provide support to functional business unit requests.
• Maintain records of fixed assets and calculate depreciation.
• Ensure proper accounting for capital acquisitions and disposals of fixed assets.
• Participate in special projects and provide ad hoc financial analysis as needed.
• Support strategic initiatives with financial expertise.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. CPA or CMA certification is preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills
• Ability to multi-task with attention to detail.
• 3 – 5years of experience in progressively advancing accounting roles.
• Proficiency in accounting software.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Microsoft Dynamics, Sage, and PowerBI application knowledge is preferred.
• Position is a hybrid work schedule in office in Downers Grove, IL.
• Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. 401(k) with company match, paid time off and holidays.
• Compensation range $62,000 to $85,000

• EOE M/F/D/V