in County, IL
Job Description
Position Overview:
The Staff Accountant performs a variety of accounting activities, including the day to day maintenance of an accurate general ledger as well as more complex activities associated with developing financial statements and reports.
Functional Responsibilities:
- Timely and accurate completion of the financial statements to include the income statement and balance sheet.
- Ensure accuracy of the financial statements through general ledger and banking reconciliations.
- Prepare General Ledger entries
- Assists with monthly, quarterly and annual year end closes / cycles.
- Assists with retirement administration (ESOP/401K) including annual audits.
- Address accounting and financial questions and concerns by researching and interpreting data
- Manage accounting discrepancies
- Understand the flow of financial information.
Assists with development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance workflow.
- Advise direct and indirect staff regarding the handling of routine transactions.
- Support with special projects and improvements.
- Fully understand and follow Haumiller Standards and Procedures.
- Adhere to company policies and procedures.
- Assist with A/R and A/P functions
Project Management & Scheduling:
- Keeps department head informed if deadlines cannot be met, or additional resources are needed.
- Ability to Multi-task, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.
- Administer and provide feedback for the improvement of various administrative duties, such as company checklists, company credit cards, and certificates of insurance.
Education & Experience:
- • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3 years’ experience performing financial and accounting responsibilities
• Previous experience and knowledge of Cost Accounting
• Experience with auditing
• Proficient in the use of MS Office
