ACCOUNTANT
orbusWoodridge (IL)
About the role
Job Description:
The Staff Accountant serves as a key financial contributor and strategic business partner for multiple business units. The individual is responsible for supporting the accounting and financial reporting functions of the company, including preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, assisting with and owning month-end close, and maintaining accurate financial records. This role works closely with operations, FP&A, and other departments to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policies. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting and financial acumen with a hands-on, business-oriented mindset — driving profitability, accountability, and performance improvement across the entities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and post journal entries and maintain general ledger accuracy
- Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
- Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
- Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed asset accounting activities
- Maintain and reconcile prepaid expenses, accruals, and intercompany accounts
- Assist with inventory accounting and cost accounting processes (if manufacturing environment)
- Prepare financial reports, schedules, and supporting documentation
- Support external audits and tax preparation activities
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis
- Participate in process improvement and accounting system enhancement initiatives
- Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with U.S. GAAP and corporate accounting policies, delivering timely consolidated financial results, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements
- Drive improvements in speed, accuracy, and analytical insights as part of the month-end close process
- Ensure consistent application of accrual-based accounting and standardization of journal entries, reconciliations, and schedules
- Implement and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure SOX or corporate compliance
- Perform ongoing risk assessment and recommend control enhancements to improve operational and financial integrity
- Uphold sales and use tax compliance in and out of Avalara, processing tax returns as appropriate for each state for both Systems and Services
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA strongly preferred.
Experience: 4+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience
Prior experience in public accounting, in a multi-entity and/or manufacturing/distribution environment strongly preferred Proven success in managing month-end close, financial reporting, cash management, budgeting, internal controls, audit support, sales and use tax ownership, and tax coordination Experience in a lean, fast-paced, private equity-owned middle market business environment preferred but not required
Technical Skills:
- Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and corporate financial reporting
- Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (ideally NetSuite)
- Strong Excel skills
- Personal Attributes:
- Exceptional analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities
- Business-minded with a proactive, hands-on approach to supporting operational leaders
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing priorities
- Exceptional communication, collaboration, and project management skills, and ability to partner cross-functionally with operations, executives, and external advisors
- High integrity, sound judgment, and a continuous improvement mindset
- Familiarity with job costing, WIP tracking, and event/project lifecycle financials
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