Staff Accountant (3469)
The Staff Accountant at Confidential Client supports daily accounting operations including journal entries, reconciliations, accounts payable, and month-end close tasks. This entry-level role requires collaboration across departments to ensure accurate financial reporting and supports audit, payroll, and process improvement initiatives within a well-established meat manufacturing company.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Accounting & Finance.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
- Prepare and post routine journal entries, accruals, reclasses, freight adjustments, and other accounting adjustments in accordance with company policies and GAAP.
- Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve reconciling items promptly.
- Post and review daily batches (sales, cash, AR) in D365 and validate completeness and accuracy using system queries.
- Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end close tasks and deliver assigned close items on schedule.
- Assist with accounts payable uploads/postings and support weekly AP journal entries, including promotional activity when applicable.
- Support preparation of financial reports, management schedules, and supporting documentation.
- Review account activity to identify unusual items, prepare variance explanations, and escalate issues as needed.
- Maintain accounting records, process documentation, and internal control support; assist with audit requests and finance projects.
- Participate in process improvement and automation initiatives; provide Paycom-related accounting or payroll support as responsibilities grow.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA eligibility or interest in pursuing CPA preferred.
- 0–2 years of accounting experience (internships and entry-level roles count); industry-specific experience not required.
- Working knowledge of GAAP, general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines while asking clarifying questions as needed.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills — able to work cross-functionally with finance, operations, and other teams.
Skills & Tools
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required.
- Experience with Microsoft D365, Power BI, or other ERP/reporting tools preferred.
- Comfortable using system queries to validate transaction posting and completeness.
- Commitment to integrity, accountability, continuous improvement, and a positive team culture.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay range: $55,000 to $75,000 per year (pay transparency provided for Illinois listings).
- Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, FSA, HSA, 401(k) with company match, Vacation & PTO, and Tuition Reimbursement.
- Potential discretionary bonus based on personal and company performance (not guaranteed).
Workplace & Employment Type
- Location: Orland Hills, IL — this is an on-site, full-time position (1st shift).
- Employment type: FULL_TIME.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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