Senior Accountant

at Epiq Solutions in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States

Job Description

COMPANY BACKGROUND

Epiq Solutions is an engineering company that develops Software Defined Radio (SDR) transceiver cards, systems, and solutions that push the state of the art in cellular and RF sensing, security, and wireless communications. The Epiq Solutions team has expertise spanning RF system design, physical layer signal processing, and higher layer protocol processing including 2G/3G/4G/5G cellular and other personal communications protocols. Epiq Solutions systems are utilized by numerous commercial and defense/security customers throughout the world, providing solutions for multiple markets including embedded wireless transceivers, cellular survey, RF recording, technical surveillance countermeasures (TSCM), wireless intrusion detection system (WIDS) and wireless cybersecurity. While the company has been steadily growing since its inception in 2009, its small business and team-focused culture continues to thrive and contribute greatly to its success.

JOB OPENING

Epiq Solutions is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing complex accounting activities, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial statements, and providing expert financial reporting that supports our strategic objectives. Specific job tasks include the following:

• Oversee and manage the general accounting functions, including, but not limited to accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and cash management
• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly financial statements to ensure accuracy
• Support quarterly and year-end financial audit activities and the annual corporate financial controls audit
• Assess current practices and procedures, and make recommendations for improvements
• Prepare and review budgets and forecasts
• Perform ad hoc analysis and projects as requested
• Work with external auditors to ensure correct and timely closing and reporting at year-end
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local corporate, payroll, and other applicable taxes
• Maintain company accounting procedures and processes
• Comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for financial statements
• Prepare entries and adjustments to company records, files, and statements
• Document and monitor internal controls

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) certification preferred
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in accounting or a related area
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial reporting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with financial statement preparation and consolidation
• Proven ability to work with large amounts of data and manage multiple tasks
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in handling finances
• Demonstrated experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience in conducting internal audits and liaising with external auditors

BENEFITS

• Flexible work hours and teleco
  
  

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  Epiq Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicants for employment based on their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by law.