Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Group O

The Tone:
This is a full-time Staff Accountant role at Group O, situated in Milan, IL, within the Finance Department. This position is essential for executing a range of critical accounting functions that directly support designated business units. Your work will ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records, providing foundational data for operational stability. The role demands a meticulous and proactive professional ready to contribute core accounting expertise to a dedicated team.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full Time
• Location: In-person, Milan, IL
• Pay: $24–$28 hourly
• Team: Reports to Emily Nolan in the Finance Department.
• Mission: Perform critical accounting functions to support designated business units.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Core Accounting Oversight: Manage the diligent review of accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, ensuring financial transactions are processed accurately and adhere to established guidelines.
• Comprehensive Reconciliations: Execute precise bank account reconciliations and comprehensive general ledger reconciliations, alongside performing all necessary general ledger entries to maintain financial accuracy.
• Insightful Financial Reporting: Generate and meticulously analyze financial reports, providing critical data and insights to support strategic decision-making within various operational teams.
• Budget and Forecast Participation: Actively participate in the preparation and thorough review of budgets and forecasts, contributing to the financial planning efforts for assigned business units.
• Operational Accounting Support: Conduct detailed reviews of invoices and provide essential accounting-related support and guidance to operational departments, addressing inquiries and ensuring compliance.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience: Demonstrated capability in financial statement preparation, general ledger reconciliation, and budgeting/forecasting.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; aptitude for learning Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software; excellent math skills; strong attention to detail; problem-solving ability.