Staff Accountant

Buckeye Power Sales Co.; Jefferson Township (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with Bonus Potential

Regular day shift hours

Advancement Opportunities

Excellent Benefit Package (Health, DH,

401k, Company Paid STD/LTD/Life, AND 6

Job summary

Buckeye Power Sales is seeking a Staff Accountant to maintain general ledger accounts, process COIs, and support month-end activities. You’ll work with web portals, upload credit card transactions, and collaborate with the Finance team to improve service quality.

The role emphasizes accuracy, attention to detail, and independent work in a collaborative, family-like environment with day-shift hours and advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• Experience with web portals preferred.
• Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and work independently.
• 1+ years of accounting experience preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Demonstrated accuracy in data entry.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong telephone communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Team-oriented, with the ability to work independently as needed.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependable, with a commitment to consistent attendance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook); 10-key by touch preferred
• Resourceful, with the ability to use internet search tools effectively
• Demonstrates professionalism, a strong work ethic, and accountability
• Represents the company in a positive and professional manner at all times
• Must pass a background check, credit check, and periodic drug screenings

Responsibilities

• Reconcile and maintain assigned general ledger accounts.
• Reconcile credit card transactions and upload them into Business Central.
• Assist with month-end activities, special projects, and other duties as assigned.
• Provide backup support to other Finance team members as needed.
• Ensure compliance with Certificate of Insurance (COI) requirements.
• Respond to and support customer requests for COIs.
• Manage web portal email communications; support and maintain customer and vendor portals.
• Maintain compliance with vendor form requirements.
• Provide support for bid documentation and bonding requirements.
• Recommend and develop strategies to improve service quality and operational efficiency.
• Identify issues and recommend appropriate alternative solutions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time-management

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

10-key by touch

Job description

If You Are Seeking:

• Daily Challenges
• Ownership of Your Role
• A Friendly Team Environment
• A Place to Work that feels like Family
• Stability

And You Are:

• Dedicated
• Seeking Constant Improvement
• Professional
• Motivated by Results
• Accountable

Then We Have the Opportunity for You!

Our Staff Accountant is responsible for:

• Reconciling and maintaining assigned general ledger accounts
• Reconciling credit card transactions and upload them into Business Central
• Assisting with month-end activities, special projects, and other duties as assigned
• Providing backup support to other Finance team members as needed
• Ensuring compliance with Certificate of Insurance (COI) requirements
• Responding to and support customer requests for COIs
• Managing web portal email communications; supporting and maintaining customer and vendor portals
• Maintaining compliance with vendor form requirements
• Providing support for bid documentation and bonding requirements
• Recommending and developing strategies to improve service quality and operational efficiency
• Identifying issues and recommending appropriate alternative solutions

Buckeye Power Sales offers a great benefits package for our Staff Accountant, including:

• Competitive pay with Bonus Potential
• Regular day shift hours
• Advancement Opportunities
• Excellent Benefit Package (Health, Dental, Vision, 401k, Company Paid STD/LTD/Life, AND MORE)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Parental Bonding, Jury Duty, Bereavement, Volunteering)

To Find More Reasons You Want to join our team at Buckeye Power Sales, visit:

• YouTube: youtube.com/buckeyepowersales
• Facebook: facebook.com/BuckeyePowerSales
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/buckeyepowersales
• Twitter: twitter.com/buckeyepowersls

Requirements

• Demonstrates alignment with BPS core values
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• Experience working with web portals preferred
• Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and work independently
• 1+ years of accounting experience preferred
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Demonstrated accuracy in data entry
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Strong telephone communication and customer service skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Team-oriented, with the ability to work independently as needed
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Dependable, with a commitment to consistent attendance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook); 10-key by touch preferred
• Resourceful, with the ability to use internet search tools effectively
• Demonstrates professionalism, a strong work ethic, and accountability
• Represents the company in a positive and professional manner at all times
• Must pass a background check, credit check, and periodic drug screenings

** Salary is based on skills and experience. **

Military Friendly, DFWP, EOE