Bluco | Naperville, IL | On-site | Full-time | Staff Accountant I
Bluco Corporation is an innovative company committed to delivering world-class solutions in the manufacturing industry. We pursue excellence in everything we do and are looking for a motivated Staff Accountant to join our finance team.
Our company is seeking a full-time Staff Accountant who will work closely with our finance team to assist with various accounting tasks. This role is ideal for someone looking to build their accounting career while gaining experience across month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and operational accounting in a manufacturing environment.
Please note: Previous accounting experience within a manufacturing environment is required.
Key Responsibilities
Month End Close & General Accounting
- Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations
- Prepare and post recurring monthly journal entries
- Assist with the preparation of month-end workpapers
- Ensure all transactions are recorded accurately and timely
- Assist with general ledger maintenance and account analysis as needed
- Support year-end audit activities
- Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting
Accounts Payable
- Manage key aspects of the accounts payable process, expense reporting, and commercial credit card program, including:
- Process vendor invoices and payments
- Ensure vendor information remains accurate, including maintaining W-9 documentation
- Maintain sales tax records, including preparing exemption certificates for suppliers
- Maintain accurate accounts payable records
- Reconcile accounts payable reports to the general ledger
- Communicate with vendors regarding payment inquiries and discrepancies
- Prepare and file annual 1099s
- Identify opportunities to improve AP processes and efficiencies
Additional Duties
- Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting
- Support year-end audits by preparing documentation and responding to audit requests
- Assist with other accounting and finance projects as assigned
Working with our various software programs
- Epicor ERP - invoice entry, payment processing, general ledger entries, and reporting
- Monday.com - team communication and task management
- Gorilla Expense - employee expense reimbursements and commercial card reconciliations
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 3+ years of accounting experience
- Previous accounting experience within a manufacturing environment is required
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices
- Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments
What you will receive from us:
- Competitive base salary, plus yearly bonuses, and profit sharing
- Generous benefits, including health care, dental, vision and a fully funded HSA
- 401(k) matching program and Prosperwise financial planning advisors for you and your family
- Unbelievable perks, including gym memberships, daycare cost stipends,
- Private office space plus a flexible work schedule
Do you want to carve out a great career for yourself at a company that offers a great work environment and was named one of Chicago’s Best and Brightest companies to work for 3 years in a row? Between the perks and benefits, a great culture, and competitive compensation package, our employees love working here!
Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How many years of accounting experience do you have?
- Do you have experience in accounting within a manufacturing environment? This is a requirement for this role.
- Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship? (Yes/No)
Ability to Commute:
- Naperville, IL 60563 (Required)
Work Location: In person
