Staff Accountant

Global Electronics Association; Deerfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Global Electronics Association is seeking a Staff Accountant to support month-end close, general ledger maintenance, payroll processing in ADP, and HRIS administration. You will own end-to-end payroll, partner with HR on data integrity, and perform core accounting to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Responsibilities include multi-state payroll processing, journal entries, reconciliations, GAAP compliance, and collaboration across departments to improve data quality and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or closely related field.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Proficiency with ADP payroll and HRIS platforms.
• Experience with mid-market ERPs (e.g., NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage, or similar).
• Familiarity with AI agent use in support of Accounting task.
• Solid understanding of US GAAP, payroll tax compliance, and internal controls.
• Detail-oriented, deadline-driven, strong communication and stakeholder partnership.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close and general ledger maintenance.
• Own end-to-end payroll in ADP and HRIS administration.
• Assist with full-cycle month-end and year-end close including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare balance sheet schedules and flux analyses.
• Support financial reporting and management reports; assist audits.
• Oversee AP/AR and cash; review aging and payment runs; perform cash reconciliations.
• Drive automation and process improvements as an ADP/HRIS super-user.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Deadline-driven

Strong communication

Stakeholder partnership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ADP payroll

HRIS platforms

NetSuite

Microsoft Dynamics

Sage

AI in accounting

Job description

Global Electronics Association is seeking a Staff Accountant. The Staff Accountant supports the month-end close, general ledger maintenance, payroll processing, and HRIS administration. This role owns end-to-end payroll in ADP, partners with HR on employee data integrity, and performs core accounting functions to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Payroll and HRIS

• Prepare, process, and reconcile multi-state biweekly payroll in ADP.
• Maintain employee records and compensation changes within HRIS; ensure data integrity and compliance.
• Administer payroll-related taxes, benefits deductions, and garnishments; coordinate year-end W-2s.
• Partner with HR on onboarding/offboarding, timekeeping, and policy compliance.

General Accounting and Close

• Assist with full-cycle month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts; investigate and resolve variances.
• Prepare balance sheet schedules and support flux analyses.

Financial Reporting and Compliance

• Support preparation of financial statements and management reports.
• Assist with audits (external, internal) by compiling schedules and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies; support internal control improvements.

AP/AR and Cash

• Oversee complex AP/AR issues as needed; review aging and payment runs for accuracy.
• Perform cash reconciliations and bank settlements; support treasury activities.

Systems and Process Improvement

• Serve as an ADP and HRIS super-user; drive automations and process efficiencies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to streamline workflows and enhance data quality.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or closely related field.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Proficiency with ADP payroll and HRIS platforms.
• Experience with mid-market ERPs (e.g., NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage, or similar).
• Familiarity with AI agent use in support of Accounting task.
• Solid understanding of US GAAP, payroll tax compliance, and internal controls.
• Detail-oriented, deadline-driven, strong communication and stakeholder partnership.

Global Electronics Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering a competitive salary of $80K and excellent employee benefits. The Association has a hybrid work environment. Position reports to the Bannockburn, IL office.

The Global Electronics Association, formerly known as IPC, is the leading voice of the $6 trillion global electronics industry. Since 1957, we’ve supported the growth and success of more than 3,000 member companies across the electronics supply chain, from design and printed boards to advanced packaging, assembly, and testing.

As a member-driven organization, we deliver internationally recognized standards, trusted certification programs, workforce education, market intelligence, and public policy advocacy to strengthen and advance the global electronics ecosystem. Our mission is to enable better electronics for a better world through smarter collaboration, resilient supply chains, and shared innovation.

With global headquarters in Bannockburn, Illinois, the Global Electronics Association has operations in Belgium, China, Germany, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Taiwan, and the United States and a presence across dozens more countries to support its members.