Staff Accountant

Crescent Foods; Mokena (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Crescent Foods is seeking a detail-focused accounting professional to join our finance team. The role supports strategic and operating plans across departments, with responsibilities spanning AR/AP, invoicing, payroll, and month-end close.

You will collaborate across operations, projects, and business development to maximize profitability. The ideal candidate holds a BS/BA in Accounting or Finance with 3+ years in an accounting role, preferably in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Analytical and solutions-focused mindset.
• Organized with effective time management.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage AR and AP mailboxes, vendors/customers inquiries.
• Assist in collections and payment processing.
• Enter invoices and bills; resolve discrepancies.
• Handle bank deposits/payments and credit card expenses.
• Prepare payroll accounting entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end close with Controller.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

SAP

Job description

Friendly work environment, amazing clients, and great opportunity for professional growth! At Crescent Foods, we pride ourselves in being the first company to offer such a wide variety of quality Halal Chicken, Beef, Lamb, and turkey products in premium packaging sold to markets nationwide. We pride ourselves in raising and processing the chickens and cattle in humane conditions, while ensuring that the entire farm-to-fork philosophy adheres to the strictest ethical guidelines. We believe we are answerable to our loyal customers, our vendors, and our employees, all of whom make us successful. We are dedicated to our mission to provide healthy meals to families across the nation. We might be pioneers in the industry, but our story has just begun. Please visit our website www.crescentfoods.com to learn more about our organization.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This individual is a key member of the finance and accounting team that will support the strategic and operating plans of the company. Working with multiple departments including (but not limited to) operations, projects, and business development. An individual who independently manages themselves and their assigned responsibilities. Individual must be a self-starter who possesses excellent analytical skills and the ability to work independently. The individual will provide analysis and management of revenues and costs to maximize profitability through the outlined responsibilities and tasks. The position plays a key role in managing the Finance functions through an attitude of continuous improvement and collaboration with operations. As such is expected to help maintain a professional culture in line with the company’s values and ensure that a positive attitude is embedded within the team on site. This position typically works traditional hours, but occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required around month-end close to successfully meet customers’ needs.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

• Manage AR and AP mailboxes, answering any inquiries by vendors/customers
• Assist in collections
• Work closely with AR and AP to assist where needed, including but not limited to, entering invoices, entering bills, and resolving discrepancies.
• Manage all credit card expenses and reconciliations
• Responsible for all expense reimbursements.
• Apply all bank deposits/payments
• Payroll accounting and entries
• Responsible for all balance sheet reconciliations and journal entries
• Month-end and year-end closing schedules
• Work closely with Controller to provide support where needed.
• Accounting process maintenance and improvement
• Other duties and/or projects as required by management

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED:

• Advanced interpersonal and team building skills
• Exceptional level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Analytical and solutions focused
• Organized and especially effective at time management
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and oral
• Computer skills including the ability to utilize Microsoft Office, Quickbooks, and SAP

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• BS or BA in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in an Accounting related role
• Manufacturing accounting experience preferred

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed mostly in a home office or onsite office setting; hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office and logistics equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. PPE required while in manufacturing areas. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

It is Crescent Foods' policy to seek and employ qualified persons in all jobs in a manner which will ensure equal employment opportunity as well as administer personnel actions in a manner as to not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation or disability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note:

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job. They are not construed to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in the job. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.