at Marcy Laboratories Inc. in Glendale Heights, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Company Overview:
Founded in 1963, Marcy Laboratories is a contract manufacturer of fine fragrance and home fragrance products with locations in West Chicago and Glendale Heights, IL.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our dynamic team. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Finance, this role plays a critical part in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting key accounting functions, including accounts payables, accounts receivables, month-end close, inventory control, fixed asset tracking, job costing, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and brings strong technical accounting and analytical skills to the table.
Responsibilities:
- Take ownership of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.
- Records financial transactions, including preparation and posting of journal entries, account reconciliations, account analysis and review.
- Performs financial analysis and prepares internal reports for management.
- Manage day-to-day operations of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Inventory Control
- Perform manufacturing costing, cost analysis, and job cost reviews.
- Collaborates with other departments to ensure accuracy in cost allocations, and financial reporting of transactions.
- Assist in the development annual budget preparation & forecast.
- Assist in developing and documenting business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
- Contributes to special projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned.
- Assists in audit preparation and responds to auditor inquiries.
- Other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements / Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
- CPA Preferred.
- Minimum of 2 – 4 years’ experience in accounting.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Experience in manufacturing.
- Experience in Microsoft Office Suite & NetSuite
- Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills
