Sr. Staff Accountant

Precision Surfacing Solutions; Mount Prospect (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; 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

Job summary

Precision Surfacing Solutions is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant based in Mt Prospect, IL. This role is full-time and requires working on-site. The accountant will manage month and year-end financial closes, prepare financial reports, and resolve discrepancies.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and over 7 years of experience. Benefits include 401(k) matching, medical and dental insurance, and company-paid disability support.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of accounting experience.
• CPA preferred.
• Working knowledge of tax laws and GAAP.
• Ability to train and manage staff.
• Ability to work with little to no supervision.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate accounting functions and programs.
• Prepare financial analyses and reports.
• Manage month end close process.
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Contribute to the development of accounting systems.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Financial analysis

Strong Excel skills

GAAP knowledge

Organization skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Staff Accountant

Reports to the US Controller. Full-Time. Must work on site in Mt Prospect, IL.

Lapmaster International is looking for a detail-oriented senior accountant to perform and coordinate accounting duties within our organization. The senior accountant’s responsibilities include preparing, managing month and year-end financial closes, preparing financial reports as needed, performing account reconciliations and resolving differences on a timely basis, maintaining the general ledger, assisting with audit preparations, and performing other accounting duties as assigned.

To be successful as a senior accountant, you should have a solid working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and strong financial analytical skills. An outstanding senior accountant should also possess strong Excel skills, be detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to work with little to no supervision and perform under pressure.

Essential Responsibilities

• Coordinating accounting functions and programs
• Preparing financial analyses and reports
• Preparing revenue projections and forecasting expenditure
• Assisting with preparing and monitoring budgets
• Managing month end close process
• Maintaining and reconciling balance sheet and general ledger accounts
• Assisting with audit preparations as required
• Inventory management in Manufacturing. Working knowledge of cost accounting a plus
• Investigating and resolving audit findings, account discrepancies, and issues of non-compliance
• 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
• 7+ 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. Strong Excel skills is a must
• Ability to train and manage staff
• Ability to work with little to no supervision

Benefits & Compensation

• 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

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO). It is the policy at Lapmaster International to provide equal employment opportunities and affirmative action to all qualified individuals. All personnel actions, including 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.