Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Carl Buddig and Company

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Carl Buddig and Company, located in Tinley Park, IL. Carl Buddig and Company is a respected, third-generation family business with over 80 years in the meat manufacturing industry, producing premium products and operating with 2,500 dedicated team members. This Staff Accountant role is crucial for supporting daily accounting activities, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial information, and contributing to the company’s commitment to quality and community. The company fosters an environment that values creativity and collaboration, empowering team members to contribute to collective goals.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full Time
• Location: In-person Tinley Park, IL
• Pay: $55000–$75000 yearly
• Mission: This person ensures accurate and timely financial information by supporting daily accounting, reconciliations, and close tasks.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft D365, Power BI

What You’ll Actually Do
• Prepare Journal Entries: Prepare and post routine journal entries, accruals, reclasses, freight adjustments, and other accounting adjustments in accordance with company policies and GAAP.
• Reconcile Accounts: Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations, investigate variances, and help resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Post Daily Batches: Post daily batches in D365, including sales, cash, and accounts receivable activity, and validate completeness and accuracy using system queries.
• Support Month-End Close: Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes by completing assigned tasks accurately and on schedule.
• Support Accounts Payable: Support accounts payable activities by uploading and posting weekly AP journal entries, including promotional activity.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; working knowledge of GAAP, general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Experience: Entry-level accounting experience preferred, including internships, entry-level accounting roles, or approximately 1–2 years of related accounting experience. Experience preparing or supporting journal entries, reconciliations, schedules, and analysis of account activity preferred.
• Skills: Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and accuracy; proficiency in Microsoft Excel; strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Bonus: CPA eligibility or interest in pursuing CPA; experience with Microsoft D365, Power BI, or other ERP/reporting tools.