We are seeking a Staff Accountant to join our team in Forest Park, Illinois. In this role, you will be tasked with various accounting and financial analysis responsibilities for our company. This role offers a contract to hire employment opportunity, with the possibility of remote work after initial training.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of the monthly close process
• Conduct monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statement analyses
• Set up and maintain internal controls
• Manage balance sheet account reconciliations
• Analyze and report on job costing monthly
• Complete the billing/invoicing process
• Manage customer receivables
• Prepare and submit customer waivers as needed
• Enter Accounts Payable (AP) invoices into the ERP system and ensure timely payment to suppliers
• Record various cash transfers between companies in ERP system and reconcile monthly
• Collaborate closely with the President to ensure all jobs are accurately recorded
• Assist with the year-end audit process
• Prepare and file sales tax returns on a monthly and quarterly basis
• Prepare credit applications and other requests as needed
• Run and participate in various meetings with key employees.• Possess skills in Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Demonstrated ability in Bank Reconciliations
• Proficient in General Ledger management
• Experience in making Journal Entries
• Familiar with Month End Close procedures
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with Pivot Table and VLOOKUP functionalities
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• High level of integrity and dependability
• Familiarity with accounting software is a plus
• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable.