Staff Accountant Our manufacturing client in the far north suburbs is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the team. This Staff Accountant reports to the Controller and will support Month End Close and reporting and will strong exposure to other areas in the team. What we like about the Staff Accountant role: Hybrid schedule (3 days in office, 2 remote after training) Flexible work hours (start times between 7:00 AM and 8:30 AM) Supportive, low-stress accounting team with long employee tenure Exposure to multiple areas of accounting, including AR, AP, cash applications, and month-end close Excellent opportunity for recent Accounting or Finance graduates Key Responsibilities for the

Staff Accountant:

Process cash applications, lockbox transactions, wires, and credit card payments Support Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions Assist with daily sales and labor reporting Perform account reconciliations and maintain general ledger accuracy Support month-end close activities and financial reporting Learn company systems and gradually take on additional accounting responsibilities Assist with ad hoc accounting projects and reporting requests

Staff Accountant Qualifications Required:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or similar Basic knowledge of accounting principles Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Preferred:

Internship or accounting experience Experience with cash applications, AR, or AP Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and Macros Process improvement or data analysis experience EB-6291239958