Staff Accountant

Sunstar Americas, Inc; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision and Dental coverage

401K with employer match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

On-site fitness center

Discount program

Holiday lunches

Employee appreciation events

Job summary

Sunstar Americas, Inc. seeks a Staff Accountant to support monthly close, budgeting and forecasting, audits and tax compliance.

You will process journal entries, reconcile accounts and assist with fixed assets in Sage, as well as intercompany and international close activities. Requirements include a bachelor’s in accounting and 2–4 years of general accounting experience, with strong Excel and tax-system knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• 2-4 years of prior general accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of general ledger system.
• General knowledge of Tax Codes and compliance requirements.
• Working knowledge of Concur Expense Report.
• Working knowledge of SAGE fixed asset system.
• Working knowledge of Vertex tax system.

Responsibilities

• Audit Concur Expense Report system and generate expense report journal entries.
• Enter journal entries related to U.S. close and intercompany charges; prepare monthly reports.
• Assist with budget and forecast requests.
• Close international books with entries, reconciliations and consolidations.
• Update accrual analyses to confirm forecasts and spending.
• Prepare analyses for prepaid, AR, legal and other balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with Fixed Assets in Sage and debt payments/activity.
• Assist with calculating commissions and third-party royalties.
• Assemble and distribute Monthly Consolidated Financial packet.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations; contribute to Sales and Use Taxes filings.
• Assist with United Passport Plus analysis and maintain monthly reports.
• Support quarterly census reports, tax filings and financial reporting.

Skills

Excel proficiency

MS Office

Communication

Analytical skills

Self-directed

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Concur Expense Report

SAGE fixed asset

Vertex tax system

Job description

To assist the other Staff Accountant with the monthly close, budgeting and forecasting, audits, and other various day-to-day activities. This position also assists with the inquires and requests related to tax compliance and various audits.

Essential Job Functions:

• Audit Concur Expense Report system and generate expense report journal entries.
• Entering various journal entries related to U.S. close (headcount, prepaid, Interco. charges with related parties that require translation, accruals, and preparation of monthly financial reports.
• Assist with various budget and forecast requests
• Assist with closing international books (monthly entries, review, reconciliations, and consolidations).
• Update accrual analyses to confirm forecasts and spending.
• Update reports and prepare analyses for prepaid, accounts receivable, legal, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with Fixed Assets Sage system and Debt payments/activity
• Assist with calculating Commissions and third-party Royalties
• Assist with assembly and distribution of Monthly Consolidated Financial packet
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliation for small Japanese banks.
• Assist with the preparation of Sales and Use Taxes for various states.
• Assist with United Pass Plus analysis
• Maintain Files of Monthly reports and account analysis.
• Assist to complete Quarterly: government Census reports, tax filings and financial reporting
• Collect and file reports and analysis requested by the auditors on the Prepared by Client (PBC) list.
• Special projects as assigned

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Knowledge/Experience

• 2-4 years of prior general accounting experience
• Working knowledge of general ledger system
• General knowledge of Tax Codes and compliance requirements
• Working knowledge of Concur Expense Report
• Working knowledge of SAGE fixed asset system
• Working knowledge of Vertex tax system.

Skills

• Proficient in MS Office with high proficiency in Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills and the ability to communicate and influence at all levels within the organization.
• Self-directed with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills as well as organizational skills.

Abilities

• Must be team-oriented with the ability to work on high collaboration and performance teams.
• Ability to make sound judgment decisions
• Planning and organization: an ability to plan and manage multiple projects.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule during key business deadlines.

What Makes Sunstar Special is:

• A business focused on health and wellness of people around the world
• High Quality Products
• Beautiful state-of-the-art facility
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Corporate Social Responsibility Program and partnership with charitable organization
• Strong value placed on company culture
• Excellent, comprehensive insurance coverage that includes Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Employee discount on Sunstar products
• 401K retirement plan with employer match (Pretax and Roth options)
• 401K profit sharing contribution based on company performance.
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off.Pet, Legal and Identity Theft Insurance Plans
• Competitive bonus
• On Site Fitness Center
• Corporate Perks Discount Program (Auto, Retail, Electronics, Entertainment, Computers, Personal Vacations, Cell Phones, Movie Tickets, Eating Out and Much More)
• Holiday Lunches
• Beautifully maintained walking trails
• Hybrid Schedule
• Numerous employee appreciation events throughout the year.
• Recognition and Rewards Programs
• Anniversary, Birthday and New Hire Announcements

If you’d enjoy a career helping others attain overall health through oral health, consider joining the Sunstar Americas, Inc. team.

The employer is subject to certain governmental record keeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, the employer invites employees to voluntarily self-identify their gender, and race or ethnicity. Completion of this data is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment or terms or conditions of employment. Information collected will be used for EEO-1 reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other personnel records, only accessed by Authorized Users. Information collected will be kept confidential and will only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government. When reported, data will not identify any specific individual.

The pay range for this position of Staff Accountant is $80,000- $85,000 However, base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for an annual bonus as part of total compensation.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities