Staff Accountant (3469)
The Staff Accountant at Confidential Client supports daily accounting operations including journal entries, reconciliations, batch postings, and month-end close activities. This entry-level role requires collaboration across finance and operations teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and supports audit and process improvement initiatives within a well-established meat manufacturing company.
About Careertakes
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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Role overview
This Staff Accountant role supports day-to-day accounting operations at a confidential client in the meat manufacturing industry. This is a full-time, entry-level accounting position based in Tinley Park, IL. The role focuses on journal entries, reconciliations, daily batch posting (D365), month-end close support, accounts payable assistance, and preparation of management reporting. Pay range: $55,000–$68,000 per year.
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 account reconciliations, investigate variances, and help resolve reconciling items promptly.
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close tasks to meet reporting deadlines.
- Post daily batches in Microsoft D365 (sales, cash, AR) and validate postings using system queries.
- Support accounts payable by uploading and posting weekly AP journal entries, including promotional activity when applicable.
- Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for financial and management reporting.
- Review account activity to identify unusual items and support variance explanations; escalate issues when needed.
- Maintain accurate accounting records, documentation, and support internal control practices.
- Partner with cross-functional teams (finance, operations, payroll) to obtain information and resolve routine accounting questions.
- Support audit requests, process-improvement projects, and reporting automation initiatives as assigned.
- Assist with Paycom-related accounting or payroll support activities as responsibilities expand.
- Perform other administrative duties and logging tasks as assigned.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required. CPA eligibility or intent to pursue CPA preferred.
- Entry-level accounting experience preferred (internships, 1–2 years in accounting or related roles).
- Working knowledge of GAAP, general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
- Experience preparing journal entries, reconciliations, schedules, and account analyses preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required; experience with Microsoft D365, Power BI, or other ERP/reporting tools preferred.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and proactively ask questions to ensure accurate work.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; comfortable collaborating across teams.
- Demonstrated integrity, accountability, and a commitment to continuous improvement and positive team culture.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay range: $55,000 — $68,000 per year (dependant on experience).
- Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, FSA, HSA, 401(k) with company match, Vacation & PTO, and Tuition Reimbursement.
- Potential discretionary bonus based on individual and company performance (not guaranteed).
Workplace & Location
- Location: Tinley Park, IL (on-site at the Tinley Park corporate office).
- This is not a remote role. Applicants must be able to commute to and work from Tinley Park, IL.
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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