Staff Accountant

VPC LLC; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life & AD&D Insurance

401(k)

401(k) match

Paid time-off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Subsidy

Childcare Resources

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Visual Pak Companies seeks a Staff Accountant to perform transactional accounting and reporting, helping produce accurate monthly and annual financial statements and unit performance analyses. The role applies solid GAAP knowledge, posts journal entries, codes general ledger transactions, and maintains GL schedules to support close processes.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience in accounting within ERP environments, strong Excel skills, and experience with MS Dynamics/Navision is a

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred; equivalent work experience required.
• Accounting or Finance certifications helpful.

Responsibilities

• Perform journal entries to record financial information from source documents.
• Properly coding transactions within the general ledger.
• Maintains general ledger schedules.
• Timely produces accurate reporting for monthly, quarterly and year-end close periods.
• Performs reconciliations for accrual, prepaid and other balance sheet accounts.
• Assists with fixed assets and leases accounting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Self-motivated

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Ethics and integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

MS Dynamics/Navision

Excel

ERP system

Job description

Join the PAKThe Visual Pak Companies are aligned with many of the largest consumer product companies in the household, personal care, automotive, and food product industries.30 years of consistent growth with no end in sight is a testament to our best-in-class workforce as the foundation for our collective success. The Visual Pak is looking for innovative and dedicated achievers who are encouraged to keep a healthy work/life balance to join our team.Position Title: Staff AccountantReporting into Title: Corporate ControllerBusiness and Department: VPC Finance & AdminPosition Purpose/Summary:The Staff Accountant performs a variety of transactional accounting and reporting functions. A significant contributor for accurate and timely monthly and annual financial statements, as well as business unit performance analysis. This position applies solid accounting principles and processes knowledge to gather and utilize ERP system data for analysis. Also provides general ledger schedule maintenance and completes all tasks assigned with an understanding of how such transactions impact the financial statements such as accruals, depreciation, intercompany reconciliations, GL coding, and others.Direct ReportsNonePosition Responsibilities-Tasks-DeliverablesAn individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.All duties as assigned and the following specific activities.Perform journal entries to record financial information from source documents.Properly coding transactions within the general ledger.Maintains general ledger schedules.Timely produces accurate reporting for monthly, quarterly and year-end close periods.Performs reconciliations for accrual, prepaid and other balance sheet accounts.Assists with fixed assets and leases accounting.Monitors and analyzes departmental efficiency specific to procedures, workflow, and processes to maintain a high accuracy and confidentiality level.Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)On-going outcome that is measurable (minimum of 3)Accounting records and financial statements meet organization and legal requirements in both timeliness and accuracy.Add value through analysis and insight so that management may make informed decisions.Maintain or improve days to close.Contribute to finance team objectives in support of continuous improvement.Benefits:Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife & AD&D Insurance401(k)401(k) matchPet InsurancePaid time-offPaid holidaysTuition reimbursementFlexible Spending AccountDependent Care SubsidyChildcare ResourcesCommuter BenefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramDisability InsuranceEmployee DiscountsKnowledge-Skills-AbilitiesEducation:Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred; equivalent work experience required.Accounting or Finance certifications helpful.Experience: 3 -5 yearsTransaction based accounting in an ERP system.Practical knowledge of GAAP and ability to recognize financial statement impact represented by underlying entries.Participated in financial audit data gathering, reporting, and explanation.Self-motivated and self-directed to meet business needs and expectations.Holds high personal standards and takes action to identify and avoid errors.Demonstrated proficiency in attention to detail.Professional attitude and demeanorProven reliability as an individual contributor and team member.Works effectively in a team environment; able to adapt to the needs of others.Identify and resolve discrepancies.Confident and comfortable prioritizing tasks.Willing to learn and contribute towards team success.Displays ethics and integrity at all times.Technology/Software:Competence in using ERP software in an accounting capacity.Advanced Excel.MS Dynamics/Navision experience a plus.Thorough competency in accounting entries, following procedures in accordance with the internal control environment.Communication:Well-developed written, oral, and interpersonal communication skillsAble to explain complex transactions to inform decisions.Produce concise data illustrations (charts, graphs, tables).Physical Capabilities (add lines as needed)Strength (lifting, dexterity, repetitive motion):Movement (standing, stopping, sitting, crouching, crawling):Able to sit for extend length of time, using a computer and keyboard.Hearing (loud noise tolerance, quiet work area, public speaking, receive work direction):Ability to receive information in a variable environment by various categories of people.Vision (judge distance, read signs, extended computer work, identify details):Capable to read and identify information for the purpose of creating best work.MISCELLANEOUSTravel:Generally noneVehicle (own):Generally noneTools (own):Generally noneTechnology (own)Generally noneVisual Pak Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visual Pak does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, gender (orientation or identification), sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis covered by federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, skills, individual performance, and business needs.