Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | MAT Friction

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at MAT Holdings, Inc., a leading global manufacturer with a 40-year history, headquartered in Long Grove, IL. The company is a vertically integrated organization with over 14,000 employees across 12 countries and operates more than 40 factories on three continents, including 2.1 million square feet of U.S. distribution and manufacturing space. MAT’s products are found in home improvement centers, big box retailers, hardware stores, automotive chains, cars, trailers, and heavy-duty machinery. This Staff Accountant role is a tremendous opportunity to learn and apply skills within the SAP enterprise system, contributing to a worldwide, growing private company that values job diversity and career advancement. The position is essential for ensuring the completeness and accuracy of financial statements, supporting the consistent expertise and solutions MAT provides across its entire supply chain from engineering to customer service.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Long Grove, IL
• Pay: $55000–$65000 yearly
• Team: Reports to Corporate Accounting Manager
• Mission: Ensures the completeness and accuracy of financial statements through precise accounting practices and general ledger management.
• Tech Stack: SAP, Microsoft Windows (Excel)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Statement Accuracy: Prepare journal entries for month-end accruals and reclassifications, directly ensuring the completeness and accuracy of the company’s financial statements.
• General Ledger Management: Reconcile general ledger account balances and compile comprehensive GL account analysis reports, utilizing the SAP enterprise system for efficiency and precision.
• Fixed Asset Support: Assist in the accurate maintenance of Fixed Asset records, a critical component of the company’s global financial assets.
• Key Process Assistance: Provide support in the preparation of monthly financial reporting, assist with the annual audit process, and contribute to the company’s budget process.
• Special Projects: Engage in various special projects as assigned, offering opportunities for job diversity and applying accounting skills to new challenges.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from a four-year college or university, indicating an early-career level of foundational accounting knowledge.
• Experience: 1-2 years of experience in an accounting or finance role, demonstrating practical application of accounting principles.
• Technical Skills: Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Windows, with a strong emphasis on Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Core Competencies: Proven analytical skills, results-orientation with great attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining a high level of trust and confidentiality.
• Bonus: Prior experience utilizing the SAP enterprise system is considered a definite advantage.