Staff Accountant – Multi-Entity Financial Reporting

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Michael Page

The Tone:
The Staff Accountant position is a full-time opportunity with a multi-billion dollar manufacturing organization, strategically located near Roselle, IL. This company stands as one of the largest businesses in North America within its specific niche market and is actively pursuing ambitious growth through strategic acquisitions. This role is a vital addition to the Corporate team, directly contributing to the oversight of comprehensive multi-entity financial reporting. The chosen candidate will be instrumental in supporting all financial entities operating under the parent company, thereby gaining significant and valuable experience in the complex field of financial consolidations. This position offers a direct impact on the organization’s robust financial health and its ongoing expansion trajectory.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid Roselle, IL (with 1-2 days remote work flexibility)

• Team: Corporate Accounting team, with a direct reporting line to the Corporate Accounting Manager. The team is known for its amazing collaborative culture, offering tons of mentorship and training.
• Mission: To take ownership of key accounting functions, ensuring accurate multi-entity financial reporting and supporting various business units across the organization’s growing portfolio through consolidations.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Close: Proactively assist with a variety of month-end close duties, contributing to the timely and accurate completion of financial cycles for multiple entities.
• General Ledger Management: Support the meticulous maintenance of the general ledger, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled.
• Financial Reporting: Be responsible for preparing accurate financial statements, ensuring full compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Cash Reconciliation: Collaborate effectively with various business units to develop and reconcile company cash positions across all entities, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
• Inter-company Balances: Actively assist with the inter-company out-of-balance reconciliation process, helping to resolve discrepancies and ensure balanced financial records across the corporate structure.
• Accounting Support: Provide essential accounting support when needed, demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to assist with diverse financial tasks for the corporate team.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, providing a strong theoretical foundation in financial principles and practices.
• Experience: A minimum of 1+ years of progressive experience in an accounting role, demonstrating practical application of accounting knowledge.
• Skills: Possess a solid knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) combined with excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration and reporting.
• Bonus: Prior experience gained within manufacturing, distribution sectors, or public accounting environments is strongly preferred, offering an advantageous understanding of relevant industry practices.