Sr. Staff Accountant

Lapmaster Wolters; Mount Prospect (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Matching

Medical Insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company Paid Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability

Company Paid Life & AD&D

Vacation, Sick, Holidays

EAP

Job summary

Lapmaster Wolters is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to coordinate accounting functions in Mount Prospect, IL. The role involves preparing financial analyses, managing budgets, and conducting month-end reconciliations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, with 3+ years of experience preferred, alongside CPA certification. The position offers a competitive benefits package including medical insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience.
• CPA preferred.
• Ability to train and manage staff.
• Ability to work with little to no supervision.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating accounting functions and programs.
• Preparing financial analyses and reports.
• Assisting with preparing and monitoring budgets.
• Month end and account reconciliations.
• Preparing federal, state, local, and special tax returns.

Skills

Financial analysis skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Excel proficiency

Tax laws knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Job description

Senior Staff Accountant

Reports to the Global Controller and CFO. Full‑time position located on site in Mt Prospect, IL.

Essential Responsibilities

• Coordinating accounting functions and programs.
• Preparing financial analyses and reports.
• Preparing revenue projections and forecasting expenditure.
• Assisting with preparing and monitoring budgets.
• Month end and account reconciliations.
• Maintaining and reconciling balance sheet and general ledger accounts, using cost accounting.
• Assisting with annual audit preparations.
• Inventory management in Manufacturing.
• Investigating and resolving audit findings, account discrepancies, and issues of non‑compliance.
• Preparing federal, state, local, and special tax returns.
• Contributing to the development of new or amended accounting systems, programs, and procedures.
• Performing other accounting duties and supporting junior staff as required or assigned.

Education & Skills Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• 3+ years of accounting experience.
• CPA is preferred.
• Working knowledge of tax laws and GAAP.
• Strong financial analysis skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational and stress management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel.
• Strong Excel skills is a must.
• Ability to train and manage staff.
• Ability to work with little to no supervision.

Benefits Package

• 401(k) with Matching.
• Medical Insurance (Company contribution for Dependents).
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Company Paid Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability.
• Company Paid Life & AD&D.
• Vacation, Sick, Holidays.
• EAP.

Legal Eligibility

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy at Lapmaster International to provide equal employment opportunities and affirmative action to all qualified individuals. All personnel actions, including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion of persons in all job titles, are administered without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, protected veteran or disability status, and all employment decisions are based solely on valid job requirements. In addition, employees and applicants are protected from harassment, threats, coercion, intimidation, or discrimination.