Role Overview This position works collaboratively across corporate, plant, and cross-functional teams to perform general ledger accounting and financial reporting activities, including journal entries, accruals, lease accounting, revenue recognition, unclaimed property, and account reconciliations. The role assists in preparing SEC filings (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and the Proxy) using Workiva, including financial statement footnotes and the statement of cash flows. It also supports quarterly and annual audits by coordinating auditor requests, conducting walkthroughs, and ensuring compliance with internal control and SOX requirements, while providing analytical support to the Controller for internal and external reporting, internal controls, and accounting procedures.
Hybrid role based out of the Chicago office.
Monday - Wednesday onsite required.Key Responsibilities - Prepare journal entries and support corporate month-end and quarter-end close activities in coordination with plant accounting teams.
- Manage and maintain lease accounting using LeaseQuery, including performing quarterly lease analytics and reconciliations.
- Prepare monthly general ledger account reconciliations accurately and in a timely manner.
- Review and record monthly revenue recognition entries in JDE, ensuring compliance with ASC 606.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments to analyze advertising and trade spending
- Prepare quarterly business analysis to assist Controller with internal management reporting
- Coordinate quarterly and annual audit activities by managing auditor requests, performing walkthroughs, preparing supporting documentation, and ensuring adherence to the company's internal control policies and procedures.
- Prepare monthly sales and use tax filings for multiple states, including the Chicago Lease Tax, according to each jurisdiction's deadlines.
- Cross-train to provide backup coverage for critical accounting functions within the department. Assist in the development and implementation of consistent accounting policies and procedures.
- Participate in special accounting projects and perform ad hoc financial analyses as assigned
- Assist in the preparation of SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, and Proxy) in Workiva, including financial statement footnotes, statement of cash flows, and related disclosures.
- Monitor, track, and file unclaimed property reports with more than 10 states, ensuring compliance with each state's regulations.
QualificationsEducation:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting & CPA required
- 5 years progressive experience in general accounting.
Skills & Abilities
- Experience with SEC reporting preferred.
- Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables
- Detail-oriented, organized, good analytical and investigative skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
- Experience with JDE, Workiva, LeaseQuery, OneStream, preferred.
Compensation & Benefits- Competitive pay ($92,000 - $121,000)+ annual bonus
- 401(k) with 6% company match
- Paid parental leave, generous PTO, & paid holidays
- Work-life balance
- Career growth with exposure to senior leadership.
- Annual merit increase opportunity
- Fitness & Gym Reimbursement
- Employer Contribution - Health, Dental
