Accountant

Job Description

Accountant | Uline

The Tone:
This is a full-time, on-site role for an Accountant at Uline’s Corporate Headquarters, situated at 12575 Uline Drive in Pleasant Prairie, WI. Uline is a prominent, family-owned company recognized as North America’s leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials, employing over 10,000 individuals across 15 locations. In this crucial position, you will be instrumental in preparing essential financial documents and ensuring accurate reporting, directly supporting Uline’s consistent growth and reinforcing its status as a top distributor. This role offers an opportunity for driven finance professionals with an eye for detail to build a career packed with potential, backed by over 45 years of company success and the stability Uline provides.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Pleasant Prairie, WI
• Mission: Prepare financial documents and ensure accurate reporting to support the company’s continued growth.
• Tech Stack: Excel, SQL

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Statement Preparation: Help prepare financial statements and evaluate information required for recording inventory transactions.
• Records Review: Review financial records and reports to ensure strict alignment with standard accounting practices and internal business guidelines.
• Account Reconciliation: Reconcile various balance sheet accounts to maintain accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Audit Support: Provide crucial support during the year-end financial audit by preparing necessary schedules and responding to inquiries from auditors.
• Cost and Pricing Analysis: Partner with various business teams to analyze product costs and ensure inventory pricing is accurate across all company operations.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A Bachelor’s degree in accounting is the foundational educational requirement for this role. Recognizing the importance of developing new talent, Uline welcomes early career professionals and provides comprehensive training to candidates who demonstrate eagerness to learn, even if they possess limited prior accounting experience.
• Experience: While previous accounting experience is considered an advantage for applicants, it is not an absolute prerequisite. The company prioritizes a candidate’s willingness and aptitude for learning the specific financial processes and guidelines relevant to Uline’s operations.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in using Microsoft Excel or SQL is preferred for this position, as these tools are integral for tasks such as data analysis, report generation, and ensuring the accuracy of financial information. A strong understanding of standard accounting practices and internal business guidelines is also essential.
• Bonus: A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification is a highly regarded qualification that indicates advanced knowledge and professional commitment within the accounting field.