Staff Accountant

Gc-Americ; Alsip (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gc-Americ in Alsip, IL is seeking a Staff Accountant who will work closely with the Controller to analyze financial data, record journal entries, and prepare monthly financial statements and schedules. The role requires precise close processes and strong reconciliation skills.

The candidate will assist with audits, tax reporting, asset records, and internal controls while leveraging ERP systems to drive efficiency and contribute to GC no Kokoro principles.

Qualifications

• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules according to monthly close.
• Facilitate and complete monthly close procedures including accrual analysis and journal entries.
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations.
• Assist with financial and tax audits.
• Assist in documentation and monitoring of internal controls.
• Record fixed asset acquisitions, dispositions, and depreciation.
• Reconciliation of daily cash transactions for all bank accounts.
• Assist with annual fringe benefit and 1099 reporting in accordance with IRS rules.
• Prepare certain sales tax returns, maintain tax calendar. Draft written responses to tax notices.
• Conduct ad hoc analysis and projects as required.
• Work to gain a deep understanding of the Company’s EP software systems to drive improvement and efficiencies.
• Uphold the principles and practices of the GQM business management system, including QC Thinking, Kaizen Innovation, and the corporate philosophy of GC no Kokoro.
• Perform general office duties such as answering the telephone and filing documents.
• Participate in regulatory compliance activities related to the job function, including quality audits, adverse event reporting for company products, and adherence to Good Documentation Practices for reporting and record keeping.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Controller to analyze financial data and record journal entries.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Manage monthly close processes including accrual analysis and reconciliations.
• Support internal control documentation and regulatory compliance activities.
• Assist with audits and 1099/tax reporting as required.
• Maintain asset records and perform cash reconciliations across bank accounts.
• Utilize EP software systems to drive process improvements and efficiencies.

Skills

Journal entries

Monthly close

Financial data analysis

Account reconciliations

Internal controls

Tax audits

Ad hoc analysis

ERP software

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Description

The Staff Accountant’s primary responsibility is to work closely with the Controller, analyze financial data, record journal entries as appropriate, and prepare financial statements and supporting schedules according to monthly close schedule with assistance of the Controller. This role must ensure financial activity is properly recorded.

Requirements

• Primary responsibility is to prepare financial statements and supporting schedules according to monthly close schedule.
• Facilitate and complete monthly close procedures including accrual analysis and journal entries.
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations.
• Assist with financial and tax audits.
• Assist in documentation and monitoring of internal controls.
• Record fixed asset acquisitions, dispositions, and depreciation in the accounting system.
• Reconciliation of daily cash transactions for all bank accounts.
• Assist with annual fringe benefit and 1099 reporting in accordance with IRS rules.
• Prepare certain sales tax returns, maintain tax calendar. Draft written responses to tax notices.
• Conduct ad hoc analysis and projects as required.
• Work to gain a deep understanding of the Company’s EP software systems to drive improvement and efficiencies.
• Uphold the principles and practices of the GQM business management system, including QC Thinking, Kaizen Innovation, and the corporate philosophy of GC no Kokoro.
• Perform general office duties such as answering the telephone and filing documents.
• Participate in regulatory compliance activities related to the job function, including quality audits, adverse event reporting for company products, and adherence to Good Documentation Practices for reporting and record keeping.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.
• An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.