Senior Accountant - Goodfield, ILSalary: $83,000-$88,000 annually
Work Schedule: - Day Shift
- Monday - Friday
Benefits- Medical PPO Plan
- Dental & Vision PPO Plans
- 401(K)
- Profit Sharing
- Company provided life insurance
- Company provided long & short-term disability
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation
- Sick Days
- Flexibility
Job SummaryThe Senior Accountant will be responsible for supporting the organization's financial reporting, general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, tax payment processes, internal controls, and audit preparation. This position plays a key role in ensuring accurate financial records, timely reporting, compliance with GAAP, and effective accounting processes. The Senior Accountant works closely with Finance leadership and cross-functional departments to research discrepancies, resolve accounting issues, and support budgeting, forecasting, and special projects.
Responsibilities- Prepare accurate financial reports, departmental reports, and related financial analysis.
- Maintain compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), internal accounting policies, procedures, and controls.
- Perform monthly general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations, including accruals, allocations, whole goods inventory, and other assigned accounts.
- Research reconciling items, resolve discrepancies, and coordinate with other departments to obtain supporting transaction information.
- Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, gathering documentation, and responding to auditor requests.
- Maintain, evaluate, and improve accounting procedures, workflows, and internal controls.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather financial data and resolve accounting or reporting issues.
- Manage outgoing electronic payments, including review and approval of payments.
- Monitor federal tax payment requirements, submit payments to the IRS, and prepare and file applicable returns including Forms 720 and 2290.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
- Provide backup support for other finance and accounting functions as needed.
- Assist with special projects, process improvements, and ad hoc management requests
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
- Four (4) to six (6) years of progressive accounting or finance experience preferred.
- Prior audit experience preferred.
- Experience with accounting systems, financial reporting tools, or ERP systems preferred.
- Experience working in a dealership, equipment, inventory-based, or multi-location business environment preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP and financial statement preparation required.
- Demonstrated experience performing reconciliations, journal entries, and internal controls required.
- Demonstrated experience analyzing financial information and communicating findings clearly required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, reliable work.
- Ability to prioritize workload, adapt to changing priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Sound judgment and decision-making skills, with the ability to analyze issues and recommend effective solutions.
- Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify, research, and resolve discrepancies.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with team members, managers, auditors, and other departments.
- Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify process efficiencies.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, the internet, and accounting software.
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Minimal local travel may be required
