Title: Staff Accountant
Location: Elmhurst, IL
Hire Type: Direct Hire (100% onsite)
Compensation: $70-85K yrly
Benefits:Full comprehensive benefit package
Overview:
Are you an accounting professional looking to expand your experience beyond the basics? We're seeking a Staff Accountant who is eager to take ownership of key accounting functions while building a long-term career with a collaborative and growing organization.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 2-4 years of accounting experience who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants to develop into a Senior Accountant.
Job Duties:
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Manage daily Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities
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Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, amortizations, and reclassifications
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Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
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Perform bank, credit card, and balance sheet account reconciliations
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Review shipment activity and resolve billing discrepancies
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Process vendor invoices, reconcile vendor statements, and resolve payment issues
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Generate customer invoices and apply incoming payments
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Support audits, special projects, and continuous process improvements
Qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree in Accounting
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2-4 years of accounting experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, or General Accounting
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Manufacturing or supply chain experience is a plus
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Strong understanding of GAAP
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Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, formulas)
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. #inauto