Staff Accountant

Kuna Meat Co Group; Dupo (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Employee discount

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Kuna Foodservice in Dupo, IL is seeking a Staff Accountant & Payroll Specialist to join the Finance team. This role handles accounting functions and helps with payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, able to manage confidential information, and able to meet deadlines. You will work with management, HR, and accounting to maintain precise records and timely payroll processing.

Qualifications

• BS in Accounting or equivalent finance discipline.
• 3+ years in finance/accounting preferred.
• Payroll experience preferred.
• Knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals and payroll-related entries.
• Maintain general ledger accounts and supporting schedules.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Process payroll and ensure accurate deductions and timely payments.
• Strengthen internal controls and support audits.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee information.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Accounting principles

Multitasking

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Analytical skills

Education

BS in Accounting or equivalent

3+ years finance/accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Kuna Foodservice - Dupo, IL 62239

Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 Salary/year

Pay Range: $60,000-$65,000

Job Title: Staff Accountant/Payroll Specialist

FLSA Status: Exempt (salary)

Department: Finance

Reports To: Controller

Purpose

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Staff Accountant & Payroll Specialist to join our accounting team. This position will be responsible for a variety of accounting functions as well as assisting with the company’s payroll process. The ideal candidate is highly organized, comfortable working with confidential information, and committed to accuracy and meeting deadlines.

This role will work closely with management, HR, and the accounting team to ensure accurate financial records, timely payroll processing, and compliance with applicable accounting and payroll requirements.

Accounting

• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, and payroll-related entries.


• Maintain accurate general ledger accounts and supporting schedules.


• Perform monthly bank and account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.


• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.


• Review transactions for accuracy, proper coding, and compliance with accounting policies.


• Maintain accurate and organized accounting documentation and records.


• Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and rebates as needed.

Payroll

• Process payroll, including calculating commission/bonus payments based on defined compensation plans.


• Calculate employee purchases to be deducted from employee’s checks, weekly.


• Ensure managers are signing off on missing punches.


• Ensure all paid time off is accurate.


• Print payroll reports for management, as required.


• Submit payroll data through payroll system within processing deadlines.


• Calculate/track and pay H/W and union dues for bargaining unit employees.


• Maintain strict confidentiality of employee compensation and personal information.

General

• Research and resolve accounting and payroll discrepancies promptly.


• Assist with strengthening internal controls and improving accounting and payroll processes.


• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and automation.


• Support internal and external audits as needed.


• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial and employee information.


• Perform other accounting and finance-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret documents, such as invoices, procedure manuals and work instructions.


• Attention to accuracy and detail; must be able to accurately keep records and possess organizational skills.


• Display a general understanding of general accounting principles.


• Ability to perform quality work within deadlines without direct supervision.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring deadlines.


• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Education and/or Other Requirements

• BS in Accounting or other financial discipline OR no less than 3 years’ experience in finance/accounting


• Payroll experience preferred


• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Software (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access)

Benefits

• 401k with 6% match


• Health insurance


• Dental insurance


• Vision insurance


• Short and Long term disability


• Life insurance


• Paid time off


• Employee discount


• Employee assistance program