Staff Accountant

AIT Worldwide Logistics; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 74,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

AIT Worldwide Logistics, based in Itasca, Illinois, seeks a Staff Accountant to focus on month-end close, reconciliations, and consolidations across international entities. You will collaborate with accounting and finance teams across multiple countries, support external auditors, and help improve processes while ensuring compliance.

The wage range for this position is $73,660-$110,500 and may vary by geography and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 2+ years in an accounting role preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journal entries, reconciliations and financial statements.
• Assist with administering the global accounting consolidating system.
• Support external auditors and tax preparers as requested.
• Prepare monthly validation files for multiple international entities.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiency.
• Collaborate with departments and stations to explain monthly financial performance.

Skills

Office suite

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Join us at AIT, where we believe every day presents an opportunity to make a global impact!

We’re problem solvers, driven by our curiosity and creativity, in endless pursuit of solutions for our customers. Together, we champion the strength of our global teams. And, as trusted advisors, we go above and beyond, working together in a supportive and collaborative environment to ensure customer satisfaction. Through the company's continued growth, we challenge ourselves to be better, continuously learning and growing in our dynamic environment. Helping others is at the core of our culture, join us in finding fulfillment by giving back to our local communities as the united team that is AIT. Find out what our people deliver.® means when you come move the world with us! Hear directly from our teammates at AIT Worldwide Logistics and make us the next stop on your career journey.

Overview

The Staff Accountant will concentrate on month-end close activities, reconciliations, and consolidations. Additionally, this role will support the international accounting, validations, and the global consolidation system. The position involves close collaboration with accounting and finance personnel across multiple countries, as well as several department heads.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly activities including journal entries, reconciliations and financial statements and schedules
• Assist with administering the global accounting consolidating system
• Provide support to external auditors and tax preparers as requested
• Prepare monthly validation files for multiple international entities
• Continuously identify opportunities for improvement on existing accounting processes in order to help develop greater department efficiencies
• Research technical accounting literature to ensure proper accounting treatment is followed
• Partner with multiple departments and operating stations to help them understand their monthly financial performance
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards
• The wage range for this position is $73,660-$110,500 and may vary based on geography as well as relative knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Experience

• 2+ years in an accounting role (Required)

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Office suite High

About AIT Worldwide

AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarder that helps companies grow by expanding access to markets all over the world where they can sell and/or procure their raw materials, components and finished goods. For more than 40 years, the Chicago-based supply chain solutions leader has relied on a consultative approach to build a global network and trusted partnerships in nearly every industry, including aerospace, automotive, consumer retail, energy, food, government, high-tech, industrial, life sciences and marine. Backed by scalable, user-friendly technology, AIT’s flexible business model customizes door-to-door deliveries via sea, air, ground and rail—on time and on budget. With expert teammates staffing more than 150 worldwide locations in Asia, Europe and North America, AIT’s full-service options also include customs clearance, warehouse management and white glove services.

AIT Worldwide Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veterans/Disabled. If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact Human Resources at 630-766-8300 ext 5218.