Staff Accountant

Eagle Flexible Packaging; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401K Plan

Vacation/PTO

Job summary

Eagle Flexible Packaging is seeking a Staff Accountant to enhance the financial health of the organization through accurate reporting and strategic analysis. The ideal candidate will focus on financial processes and operational metrics.

Key responsibilities include preparing financial statements, leading month-end close processes, and supporting budget development. A degree in Accounting and strong Excel skills are required.

The position covers a salary range of $55,000 to $75,000 per year with full-time benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of financial reporting and general ledger processes.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to present financial information to diverse audiences.
• Self-motivated with a high sense of urgency and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze, and interpret monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Perform variance analysis and communicate drivers and risks to leadership.
• Lead or support month-end and year-end close processes.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Associate or bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

The Staff Accountant contributes to the success of Eagle Flexible Packaging ("Eagle") by supporting the financial health and strategic direction of the organization through the delivery of accurate reporting and forward-looking analysis. This role will have a strong focus on operational performance metrics and continuous improvement of financial processes and controls.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze, and interpret monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Perform variance analysis (budget vs. actual, forecast vs. actual) and clearly communicate drivers and risks to leadership.
• Prepare journal entries and review general ledger accounts, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Lead or support the month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate close and reconciliation processes.
• Support the development and execution of the annual budget and periodic forecasts.
• Provide financial analysis for capital expenditures, pricing strategies, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Accounts Payable function, ensuring timely processing, strong internal controls, and continuous improvement of workflows.
• Collaborate internally to resolve discrepancies and improve vendor management processes.
• Leverage ERP and business intelligence tools to enhance reporting capabilities and data visibility.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of financial operations.
• Support system upgrades, implementations, or integrations as needed.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Support audits by preparing documentation and responding to auditor requests.
• Participate in special projects, including system implementations, process redesign, and strategic initiatives.
• Ensure that all company food safety and quality assurance procedures are followed at all times. Escalate any issues/concerns to management.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and general ledger processes.
• Demonstrated Microsoft Excel and work processing skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to present financial information to diverse audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Professional proficiency in verbal and written English, including ability to effectively and professionally communicate with individuals in diverse roles.
• Self-motivated with a high sense of urgency, accountability, and ownership.
• Enthusiasm for the Eagle mission of embracing our Guiding Values, which focus on developing and empowering our team members to create valued, trusted, and lasting relationships with both customers and suppliers.

Preferred Qualification

• 2+ years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping, preferably within a manufacturing environment.

Pay

$55,000 to $75,000 per year

Flex Your Potential with Eagle!

We are committed to supporting our employees’ career growth and aspirations and provide full-time team members with the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance– On the first of month following 60 days of employment, employees can choose from 1 PPO/HRA plan, 2 PPO/HSA plans, and 1 HMO/HRA plan, all provided by BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois.
• HRA / HSA Contributions– Participants in the employer-provided medical insurance program will receive funds from Eagle for either their HRA (for PPO/HRA and HMO/HRA enrollees) or HSA (for all PPO/HSA enrollees). The annual amount provided to each participant is based on one’s enrollment tier per the following schedule: $1,500.00 for Employee Only coverage, $3,000.00 for Employee + Spouse or Employee + Child(ren), and $4,500.00 for Family coverage.
• Dental Insurance– On the first of month following 60 days of employment, employees can enroll in dental insurance provided by BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois.
• Vision Insurance– On the first of month following 60 days of employment, employees can enroll in this voluntary benefit through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois.
• 401K Plan– Plan entry date is the first of the month following 6 months of service. Eagle provides its employees with a 100% match up to 1% and 50% match up to 6%.
• Company Paid Short Term Disability– The Short-Term Disability premium is 100% paid by Eagle.
• Company Paid Long Term Disability– The Long-Term Disability premium is 100% paid by Eagle.
• Life Insurance– The Basic Life premium is 100% paid by Eagle and is a flat $20,000 benefit for all FT, benefit eligible employees. Employees have the option to purchase additional voluntary life insurance for self, spouse, and dependent children.
• Vacation/PTO–The amount of vacation/paid time off (PTO) employees receive each year starts at 80 hours (2 weeks) each year, which accrues at a rate of 1.538 hours per week, and increases with the length of employment.
• 8 Company Paid Holidays– Eligible after 60 days of employment.
• Sick Leave– Eligible for paid sick days at the rate of 3 days (24 hours) per year after 6 months of service (prorated for per the calendar year).
• Tuition Reimbursement– Following 6 months of employment, employees are eligible for reimbursement for courses, certifications, and training programs that support their Eagle careers.

Part-time team members are provided with the following benefits

• Vacation/PTO– Eligible to earn 1 hour of vacation/PTO for every 40 hours worked up to a maximum of 40 hours of vacation/PTO.
• 401K Plan– Plan entry date is the first of the month following 6 months of service. Eagle provides its employees with a 100% match up to 1% and 50% match up to 6%.

Eagle Flexible Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We participate in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.