Sr. Accountant

Culligan International Company; Illinois; On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k)

Job summary

Culligan International Company is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, and the month-end close. The role supports financial reporting, variance analysis, and audits.

You will ensure U.S. GAAP compliance, assist with SOX controls, and work with internal and external auditors. A CPA is preferred and a Bachelor's in Accounting is required; 4–7 years of experience is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA preferred.
• 4–7 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Public company experience with balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience supporting SOX controls and audit processes.
• Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge and internal control practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and record complex journal entries in line with U.S. GAAP and SEC.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations monthly, quarterly, and annually.
• Ensure SOX compliance, maintain internal controls documentation, and support testing.
• Collaborate with auditors to prepare audit workpapers and support.
• Analyze results and provide variance explanations for management reporting.
• Identify improvements to internal controls and accounting processes.
• Support month-, quarter-, and year-end close procedures.

Skills

U.S. GAAP

SOX compliance

Excel proficiency

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Job description

Job Description

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, assisting with the month-end close process, financial reporting, variance analysis, and quarterly and annual audits.

Key responsibilities:

• Prepare and record complex journal entries with minimal direction, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and Company accounting policies
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual balance sheet reconciliations, independently creating reconciliations from inception and resolving reconciling items in a timely manner
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, including maintaining documentation of internal controls, supporting control testing, and addressing audit findings
• Partner with internal and external auditors to facilitate quarterly reviews and annual audits, including preparation of audit-ready workpapers and supporting documentation
• Analyze financial results and provide detailed variance explanations for management reporting and disclosure purposes
• Identify, document, and recommend enhancements to internal controls and accounting processes
• Support the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA certification strongly preferred
• Minimum of 4-7 years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience performing balance sheet reconciliations within a publicly traded company environment or prior experience as an audit associate in a public accounting firm
• Experience supporting SOX compliance, including control documentation and audit support
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal control frameworks
• Demonstrated ability to book journal entries accurately with minimal oversight
• Proven ability to independently create and maintain detailed account reconciliations
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP systems
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Target Salary Range: $70,000 - 85,000 year. Exact pay will be based on factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, experience, level, geographic location, and business and organizational needs. Full-time positions are eligible for competitive benefits, including: paid time off, health, dental, vision, life, disability benefits and 401(k).