Staff Accountant III

TransChicago Truck Group; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

TransChicago Truck Group seeks a Staff Accountant III to support accurate financial reporting and daily accounting operations at our Elmhurst, IL on-site location. The role emphasizes advanced general ledger work, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close, with strong Excel and data analysis skills.

You will collaborate with the CFO, Controller and Sales to ensure accuracy, prepare schedules, and assist with audits. Compensation ranges from $70,000 to $80,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• 3–5 years of accounting or general ledger experience required.
• Strong understanding of month-end close and reconciliations.
• Experience preparing journal entries and supporting schedules.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with strong Excel skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist CFO and Controller in ensuring accounts are current and reconciled.
• Participate in month-end and year-end close, including journal entries.
• Prepare prepaid expense schedules and amortization entries.
• Reconcile commission calculations with Sales to resolve discrepancies.
• Reconcile complex GL accounts and investigate variances.
• Compile financial reports and maintain schedules.
• Support AR, AP, Truck Billing and general accounting tasks as needed.
• Identify process improvements to increase efficiency.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Excel skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

At TransChicago Truck Group, we keep the trucks and people that power our economy rolling. We’re a full-service commercial truck dealership representing Freightliner and Western Star by providing sales, service, and parts for the trucks that keep goods on the road. We’re a family-owned, fast-growing dealership group that values curiosity, teamwork, and growth. If you’re the kind of person who likes to learn by doing and see the impact of your work every day, you’ve found the right spot.

We’re looking for a Staff Accountant III to support accurate financial reporting and efficient day-to-day accounting operations. In this role, you’ll handle advanced general ledger work, account and bank reconciliations, journal entries, financial reporting support, and month-end and year-end close activities. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger experience, excellent attention to detail, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to analyze discrepancies and resolve issues independently.

This role will be on-site at our Elmhurst location.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Assist the CFO and Controller in ensuring all accounts are current, accurate, and properly reconciled
• Participate in the month-end and year-end close process, including preparation and review of journal entries and supporting schedules
• Prepare and maintain prepaid expense schedules and related amortization entries
• Prepare and reconcile commission calculations and supporting documentation prior to payroll processing, while working closely with the Sales department to review discrepancies, validate adjustments, and ensure accuracy
• Reconcile complex general ledger accounts and investigate variances as needed
• Compile information and prepare financial reports as requested
• Prepare various daily/monthly/annual journal entries and general ledger schedules
• Assist with annual review/audit requests and preparation of supporting documentation
• Crostrain and provide support within AR, AP, Truck Billing, and General Accounting functions as needed
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency within accounting functions
• Provide guidance and support to less experienced accounting staff as needed
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned

Education and/or required experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
• Minimum of 3–5 years of accounting or general ledger experience required
• Strong understanding of month-end close and account reconciliation processes
• Experience preparing journal entries and maintaining supporting schedules
• Microsoft Office proficiency required, with strong Excel skills preferred
• Ability to analyze data, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues independently
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Compensation & Benefits:

• Compensation: $70,000-$80,000. Salary will be determined based on experience, competencies, certifications and education.
• Benefits:
  • Medical Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Sick Time
  • Paid Holidays
  • Additional voluntary benefits: We also offer a variety of other benefits including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Accident Coverage, Critical Illness, Cancer Insurance, Pet Insurance, and Identity Theft Insurance

TransChicago Truck Group is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. TransChicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.