Accountant

Wet & Forget
Elgin, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2022 CLOSED ON 6/12/2022

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at Wet & Forget?

WET & FORGET, MAKING LIFE EASIER AND CLEANING SMARTER.

Life's busy. We hear you. That's why the entire line of Wet & Forget products were developed with you in mind. Our products are easy to use, and they do the cleaning for you. Simply apply the products and get back to living.

Wet & Forget is looking for an accountant to join their team. We are a growing business in Elgin, IL, and are excited to add to the Wet & Forget family!

Job Summary

The ideal candidate will be responsible for timely and accurate preparation of financial accounting data in a variety of areas. It is essential that this candidate brings analytical and organizational skills in order to best support the accounting team.

Responsibilities

  • Manage all accounting transactions
  • Prepare budget forecasts
  • Publish financial statements in time
  • Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings
  • Regularly maintain detailed reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts.
  • Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
  • Report on the company’s financial health and liquidity
  • Audit financial transactions and documents
  • Provide support in the annual audit.
  • Assist with inventory reconciliations/preparing inventory procedures.
  • Answer customer service questions.
  • Perform as needed special projects as assigned by the Assistant Controller.
  • Provide assistance to other departments with administrative duties as required.
  • Comply with financial policies and regulations

Skills

  • 2-5 years' Work experience as an Accountant is a plus
  • Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • Microsoft Dynamics experience is a plus
  • Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
  • Experience with general ledger functions
  • Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills
  • BS in Accounting, Finance or relevant degree
  • Additional certification (CPA or CMA) is a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Physical Setting:

  • Office

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

  • Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
COVID-19 vaccination is required

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Elgin, IL 60124: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

  • GAAP: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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