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Staff Accountant

ebs recruiters LLC
Posted 17 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Caseyville, IL, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client is looking for a Staff Accountant to assist with daily accounting operations in a growing organization.
  • The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field and 3–5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
  • Key responsibilities include preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and supporting month-end close activities.
  • The ideal candidate should possess strong knowledge of GAAP and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with bilingual skills in Spanish and English being a plus.
  • The salary for this role is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Description

Our client is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the day-to-day accounting operations of a growing organization. Reporting to the Controller, this role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, supporting month-end close, and assisting with financial reporting. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and committed to continuous process improvement. 


Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and post journal entries and perform month-end balance sheet reconciliations
  • Process and reconcile accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, bank transactions, and credit card activity
  • Ensure proper revenue and expense recognition in accordance with GAAP
  • Assist with the preparation of monthly financial statements, budgets, and financial reports
  • Support year-end close activities and assist with external audits and tax preparation
  • Maintain fixed asset records, including asset tracking, disposals, insurance, licensing, and related documentation
  • Monitor capital expenditures and compare actual spending to budget
  • Assist with regulatory filings, including sales and use tax, personal property tax, franchise tax, and other business registrations
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, and system efficiencies
  • Maintain accurate financial data within the accounting system and support ongoing technology enhancements
  • Perform special projects and other accounting duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field required
  • 3–5+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • Master's degree and/or CPA designation is a plus
  • Spanish/English bilingual communication skills are a plus
  • Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • Experience with general ledger accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close
  • Experience with ERP/accounting software; Acumatica experience is a plus
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  • Ability to work onsite in a collaborative team environment



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