Accountant

Job Summary:

Cat-I Glass is searching for an experienced Accountant with manufacturing experience to oversee fiscal processes and records to prepare general ledger accounts, audit reports, and schedules to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies.

Essential Job Functions:

• Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department
• Monitor and analyze accounting data and produce financial reports or statements
• Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies, and principles
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements; assisting with regulatory reporting as applicable
• Familiar with manufacturing and GAAP
• Financial forecasting and risk analysis
• Advise on how to reduce costs and increase profits
• Compile and present financial and budget reports
• Comply with internal audit requirements
• Oversee activities and review monthly financials of the Accounting department
• Prepare closing schedules for Accounting and act as a liaison between the department and executive management
• Assist in preparation of documents to meet standards and comply with laws, regulations, and company policies
• Respond to requests from executives/Board
• Balance and prepare monthly bank statement
• Standardize and streamline the flow of accounting tasks
• Perform other duties assigned

Qualifications:

• Strong leadership skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree related to Finance or Accounting, preferred
• 8 years of accounting experience

Physical Demands and Working Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform job duties in an office environment by operating basic office equipment; fax machine, scanner, copier, desktop computer, phone.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear, repetitively.
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and stoop.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 5 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• South Elgin, IL 60177: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $73,300 - $92,800