Senior Staff Accountant

Capstone Mechanical, LP.; Roselle (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to join their dynamic team in Roselle, IL. This role will involve analyzing financial information, preparing reports, and managing multiple accounting records. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, excellent Excel skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to contribute to financial processes and improvements within the organization. If you are detail-oriented and ready to take on new challenges, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of senior accounting experience required.
• Highly skilled in Excel with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Manage multiple sets of books and conduct reconciliations.
• Assist in preparing internal financial reports and support audits.

Skills

Excel Spreadsheets

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Ability to Multi-task

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

5+ years of Senior Accounting Experience

Job description

Job Title: Senior Staff Accountant

Located in our Roselle, IL office, our Senior Staff Accountant will analyze financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain records of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization. The role also serves as a lead point of contact in the accounting department.

Responsibilities:

1. Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
2. Manage 5 sets of books & 16 operating/petty cash accounts. Conduct bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
3. Prepare month-end journal entries with supporting documentation.
4. Perform various balance sheet reconciliations including cash, work in process, accrued liabilities, prepaids, among others.
5. Assist with analyzing job costs and closing jobs at month-end.
6. Analyze weekly cash and bank transactions for proper recording.
7. Research accounting questions from business unit personnel and corporate.
8. Review reconciling items or accounting issues, and recommend or resolve issues.
9. Assist with process improvements and documentation of procedures.
10. Complete variance analysis and provide insights on trends and movements.
11. Assist in preparing internal monthly and year-end financial reports.
12. Support annual audit procedures through data gathering, variance explanations, and documentation.
13. Handle ad-hoc reporting or requests, including system implementation/enhancements, business analysis, tax reporting, acquisitions, and other projects.

Required Education/Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of senior accounting experience.
• Highly skilled in Excel spreadsheets.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Organized with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Demands:

This position is largely sedentary but requires some filing, lifting files, opening cabinets, and bending. The role operates in both office and field environments, requiring the ability to sit and stand for extended periods.

Reasonable Accommodation:

Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions unless it causes undue hardship.

Other Duties:

This job description is not exhaustive and duties may change at any time. Employee agrees to comply with and be subject to these conditions, understanding that responsibilities may be delegated, removed, expanded, or changed. The employment remains at-will.

Compensation:

$80,000 - $105,000

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and support protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Applicants will be notified of their rights under federal employment laws. For more information, review the 'Know Your Rights' notice from the Department of Labor.