Staff Accountant

Ortho Molecular Products; Barrington (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, HSA, Dental, and Vision

401(k) Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Voluntary Benefits

Growth and Development Opportunities

On-Staff Health Coach

Health and Wellness Initiatives

Job summary

Ortho Molecular Products is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the Assistant Controller in various accounting areas and assist in financial statement prep. The role is onsite in Barrington, IL, with typical hours 8:00am–5:00pm, Monday to Friday.

You will work on fixed assets, journal entries, audits, and tax support while ensuring strong internal controls and accurate record keeping. A 3–5 year manufacturing accounting background is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
• 3 to 5 years accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing
• Proficiency with GAAP and internal controls
• Experience with Dynamics 365, Concur, Avalara or Softco preferred
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Ability to manage time and meet deadlines with confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Readies and maintains financial transactions with accounting principles
• Maintains fixed assets and depreciation schedules, records journal entries
• Contributes to fast close with reconciliations and tasks
• Assists with internal audits for accurate reporting
• Gathers information for annual reviews and corporate tax filing
• Performs backup for sales tax remittals and improves processes

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Time management

Attention to detail

Initiative

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Concur

Avalara

Softco

Excel

Job description

Overview

Staff Accountant

This position that will provide support to the Assistant Controller in various accounting areas, helping to maintain accurate record keeping, strong internal controls and other tasks essential for financial statement preparation.

This is a full-time salary position. It is onsite (Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm) at our corporate office in Barrington, IL.

What to Expect

• Readies and maintains financial and business transactions, applying accounting principles. Includes work that is analytical, evaluative, and advisory in nature and that requires an understanding of both accounting theory and practice.
• Assists with maintaining Fixed Assets and associated depreciation schedules; provides monthly detail to the Cost Accountant for General Journal Entries; ensures proper recording of new purchases and disposals
• Contributes to ‘Fast Close’ process, completing various reconciliations and tasks defined by the Assistant Controller
• Assists with completion of internal audits helping to assure accurate financial reporting
• Gathers information necessary for the organization’s annual review and corporate tax filing
• Performs backup for organization’s sales tax remittals, as needed
• Recommends and implements improvements in processes to increase effectiveness of department, as needed
• Completion of other projects and performs other support functions directed by the Controller

What You Will Contribute

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required, and 3 to 5 years experience (manufacturing environment preferred)
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (also known as Microsoft Business Central and Microsoft BC) Concur, Avalara, and/or Softco (preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, emphasis in Microsoft Excel
• Strong understanding of financial accounting concepts and GAAP
• Ability to take initiative, maintain confidentiality and manage time with urgency to meet deadlines
• Vigorous attention to detail and quality
• A positive attitude and the ability to switch tasks easily
• Character qualities: Orderliness, Thoroughness, Punctuality, Initiative and Cooperation

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary range: $60,000 to $80,000
• Health, HSA, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive coverage to meet your needs
• 401(k) Plan: With company matching to help you plan for the future
• Health Savings Account (HSA): With company contributions to support your healthcare expenses
• Paid Time Off: Earn up to 3 weeks PTO in the first year
• Paid Holidays: Enjoy time off for recognized holidays
• Life Insurance (company provided): Ensuring peace of mind for you and your loved ones
• Gym Membership Reimbursement: Encouraging your fitness and well-being
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to confidential support services
• Voluntary Benefits: Options including short-term disability, life insurance (whole/term), hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident expense coverage
• Growth and Development Opportunities: Access to company university and tuition reimbursement programs
• On-Staff Health Coach: Personalized coaching available one-on-one or in groups
• Health and Wellness Initiatives: Participate in walking challenges, weight loss programs, health risk assessments, and more!

Ortho has a three step hiring process that includes an:

• Initial phone interview
• An in-person interview at corporate office
• A final interview with hiring manager at corporate office

Ortho Molecular Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Ortho Molecular Products participates in E-Verify+ to verify Employment Eligibility.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the US.

Ortho Molecular Products will use E-Verify where required.

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