Job Description

Sr. Staff Accountant

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Milan 4905

Reporting To: Chad Gustafson

Compensation: $58,000 - $70,000 / year

As a Sr. Staff Accountant, you will oversee financial operations, including planning, reporting, budgeting, and month-end close processes of assigned business units and or customers. Responsibilities include maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, assisting in audits and tax compliance, and driving process improvements.

The ideal candidate would have analytical skills, diligence, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a demanding environment. Additionally, they should have proficiency in accounting software, and an initiative-taking mindset towards process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

Manage the month-end close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals.
Prepare and analyze financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements.
Assist in the development of annual budgets and long-term financial forecasts.
Develop ad hoc reports as requested by customer and or operations.
Coordinate with external auditors during annual audits and quarterly reviews.
Maintain the integrity of the general ledger, including chart of accounts and accounting policies.
Work with operations in analyzing performance including reviewing client related sales and expenses and comparing performance to budget.
Review and reconcile labor including tracking and reporting labor costs associated to respective jobs.
Review and analyze tax assessments for assigned operations providing client facing relevant tax reporting on monthly, quarterly, annual basis as required; Prepare and file sales/use tax reporting when indicated.
Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices within the accounting function.
Support special projects and initiatives as assigned by management.

Job Qualifications

Education/Certifications:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent experience.

Experience:

3+ years of experience in accounting or related field.

Skills and Qualifications:

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suites, with a particular emphasis on Excel.
Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
Ability to learn and work with ERP Software
Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a demanding environment.

Physical Requirements N/A

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
401(k) Plan with Company Match
Generous Paid Time Off
10.5 Paid Holidays
Career Development Opportunities

About Group O

Group O is an end-to-end business process outsourcing provider specializing in innovative, technologically driven incentive marketing, supply chain, device management & testing, and packaging solutions.

The Marketing Division specializes in loyalty and reward program management utilizing O-vations™ Loyalty and Reward platform, Omni-channel customer care and sales centers, as well as program analytics and supportive creative services.

The Supply Chain division is committed to giving clients a competitive edge through comprehensive solutions. Services include kitting and sub-assembly, forward and reverse logistics, device management, spend management and order and inventory management solutions.

The Packaging Division is dedicated to keeping client packaging operations running efficiently by procuring and distributing packaging materials, maintaining equipment, and optimizing packaging materials utilizing Smart Audit™ Analysis.

Headquartered in Milan, IL, Group O is one of the largest Hispanic-owned companies in the United States with more than 1,200 employees.

To learn more, visit www.GroupO.com.

Industry

Consulting & Advisory

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Headquarters

Milan, IL

Year Founded

1974

Website

groupo.com

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