Staff Accountant

Lakeshore Recycling Systems; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeshore Recycling Systems in Rosemont, IL, is hiring a Staff Accountant to support monthly close, account reconciliations, fixed asset accounting and expense processing. You will contribute to accurate financial reporting and help improve internal controls.

The ideal candidate has a finance or accounting degree, 1–3 years of accounting experience, and strong Excel skills. CPA preferred but not required, with opportunities to grow in a safety‑conscious, team‑oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience.
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, Pivot Tables).
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work both independently and on a team.
• Experience in Sage 300, TRUX, Platform, Tower, QuickBooks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
• Maintain accrual schedules and complete timely revenue/expense recognition.
• Perform monthly balance sheet and expense account reconciliations.
• Maintain fixed assets and depreciation in subledger.
• Set up vendor accounts for Accounts Payable.
• Analyze P&L and explain results to leadership.
• Support external auditors with documentation and data.
• File State/Local filings as required.
• Assist with process improvements and cross‑functional solutions.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting

CPA preferred but not required

Tools

Sage 300

TRUX

Platform

Tower

QuickBooks

Job description

LRS is the industry leader in providing innovative and environmentally responsibly waste and recycling solutions. Our team delivers exceptional service and value through relentless commitment to customer satisfaction and preservation of the environment. Through our safe and innovative approach to waste diversion, LRS thrives on the passion and innovation of our employees to preserve and sustain the beauty of the towns, neighborhoods and communities that we serve.We are excited to hire candidates that align with our Vision and Values: To become the safest, most innovative waste recycler in the world by redefining the way the world views waste.
Live Safety ● Serve With Passion● Innovate Relentlessly ● Engage With Integrity ● Build Community ● Be Accountable

Job Description

The Staff Accountant supports the accounting department in the handling of monthly journal entries, account reconciliations (balance sheet, banking and P&L), fixed asset accounting, processing of expense reports, ad hoc reporting and audits. This role ensures that procedures and practices promote safety and soundness to mitigate fraud or inaccurate reporting utilizing independent judgment and expertise

Reports To

• Coordinate and participate in the monthly close process including: Preparing monthly journal entries (depreciation, payroll, prepaids, etc.), completing account reconciliations and updating various monthly financial reports
• Maintain accrual schedules (Accrued Expenses, Prepaid, etc.) to complete timely recognition of revenue and expense
• Perform monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts; complete reconciliations of expense accounts for reviewing financial results
• Maintain fixed assets in the subledger by ensuring proper departmental expense and appropriate depreciation
• Set up and maintain vendor account information for Accounts Payable
• Analyze P&L to ensure accuracy and predict future results; ability to concisely explain results to leadership
• Review, audit and record employee expense reports in the general ledger
• Ability to work in multiple systems and learn new systems as processes are improved
• Prepare supporting documentation and analytical information for external auditors
• Overall focus on process improvement, challenging the status quo and creating efficiencies
• Ability to work cross functionally to solve business problems and ensuring proper accounting policies and procedures
• Prepare and file State/Local filings as required
• Passionate about documenting procedures for cross training and backfill coverage
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting
• CPA preferred but not required
• 1-3 years of accounting experience
• Advanced Excel skills required, including: VLOOKUP, SUMIFS and Pivot Tables
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Demonstrated time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work well with a team, but can manage their workload independently
• Enthusiastic, adaptable, and see challenges as an opportunity to grow
• Experience in Sage 300, TRUX, Platform, Tower, QuickBooks would be valuable in this role

Physical Demands / Environmental Factors

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
• Occasionally required to stand and walk
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
• Occasionally required to stand and walk
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Pay Range

$60,000-75,000

Location

Rosemont

Lakeshore Recycling Systems is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please email [e-mail].