Accountant

STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Hoffman Estates, IL

Our client, NSK America (www.nskdental.com) is a leading manufacturer of dental and medical handpieces, handheld surgical devices, industrial spindles, micro grinders and micromotors. Highly rated for their superior quality and reliability and unsurpassed cost performance, our client's products sell in over 135 countries around the world. Our client has an immediate opening for a Staff Accountant to join their growing team. The position will be based from our client's HQ in Hoffman Estates, IL.

Position Overview:

The staff accountant will report directly to the Accounting Manager and will need to demonstrate the ability to work proactively and independently. Provide timely and accurate preparation, calculation, and reconciliation of various business and departmental processes for our accounting and finance department. The role will perform technical and accounting activities required in order to ensure effective reporting for management and accounting purposes. This person will be assisting in day-to-day accounting processes as well as the month-end financial close, interim audits, and ad hoc projects. This position must have strong attention to detail, sound judgment and problem-solving skills.

The position offers strong career growth potential.

Responsibilities:

• Follow company procedures whether written or oral
• Backup for various positions in the Accounting Department
• Develop written procedures for the department
• Sales tax filings, research and registrations
• Prepare monthly journal entries as required
• Manage fixed assists accounting and processes in Great Plains
• Assist in month-end closing processes
• Prepare various general ledger account reconciliations as needed
• Assist in Financial Statements preparation
• Assist in the application of J-Sox internal control rules in the day-to-day operations
• Assist in Cash Applications and processing Accounts Payable
• Assist in processing credit memos to customers
• Support and partake in Great Plains system upgrade
• Provide support to purchasing and other functions within the company as appropriate
• Assist in creating or maintaining ad-hoc reports and analysis as assigned by management
• Assist with projects designed to improve accounting efficiency or drive quality results

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business.
• Understanding of accounting rules and procedures including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Must possess a basic understanding of sales tax rules by state and accounting for sales tax
• 2-3 years of working in a corporate environment in the accounting department
• Must be a self-starter and be able to multi-task
• Possess excellent time management and organizational skills to complete the tasks within the specified deadline and with the highest degree of accuracy
• Strong PC skills with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Possess top level communication skills, on phone, in written and verbal forms and customer service
• Must be a good communicator to relate appropriately with all members of other departments as well as customers and vendors.
• Previous experience with Great Plains and Sales Force are preferred
• Ability to analyze and solve problems
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality, discretion and integrity

The Position Offers:

• Base salary

• Bonus
• Outstanding Benefits – Paid 100% by Company
• 401K with match

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Application Question(s):

• Do you possess a basic understanding of sales tax rules by state and accounting for sales tax?
• Do you possess an understanding of accounting rules and procedures including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)?
• Do you have prior experience with Great Plains or other similar accounting software packages?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Corporate Accounting: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location