Staff Accountant: Close, Reconciliations & Reporting

Formerra; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Formerra in Illinois is seeking a Staff Accountant to support month-end close activities, general ledger entries, balance sheet reconciliations, accounts payable support, and tax‑related accounting. This role reports to the Assistant Corporate Controller and works with the Finance team to ensure accurate financial records and compliance with policies.

The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, organized, proactive, and eager to grow within a growing finance organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required.
• At least 2 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Familiarity with month-end close, AP, and general ledger is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post general ledger journal entries to support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, including cash, recurring accruals, prepaid expenses, and other assigned accounts.
• Prepare and maintain complete account reconciliation packages, including supporting schedules, aging analyses, and documented conclusions for management review.
• Perform account analysis and support preparation of monthly close schedules.
• Maintain fixed asset records and supporting schedules, including additions, disposals, transfers, depreciation calculations, and periodic asset reconciliations.
• Provide support and backup coverage for Accounts Payable activities as needed.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Operations, and other internal teams to resolve discrepancies impacting financial reporting.
• Assist with gathering information and preparing schedules required for tax filings and tax‑related accounting entries.
• Support annual audits and other internal or external compliance‑related requests.
• Ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with company policies and GAAP.
• Assist with preparation of monthly financial reporting packages and supporting schedules.
• Support internal control procedures, including documentation, evidence retention, and timely completion of assigned controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve close, reconciliation, AP support, and reporting processes.
• Assist with ERP system initiatives, enhancements, testing, and data validation activities, as needed.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to accounting processes, documentation, and reporting accuracy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Excel

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Formerra in Illinois is seeking a Staff Accountant to support month-end close activities, general ledger entries, balance sheet reconciliations, accounts payable support, and tax‑related accounting. This role reports to the Assistant Corporate Controller and works with the Finance team to ensure accurate financial records and compliance with policies.

The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, organized, proactive, and eager to grow within a growing finance organization.