About this opportunity
Orbus Visual Communications lists this ACCOUNTANT opportunity in woodridge, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Staff Accountant
The Staff Accountant serves as a key financial contributor and strategic business partner for multiple business units. The individual is responsible for supporting the accounting and financial reporting functions of the company, including preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, assisting with and owning month-end close, and maintaining accurate financial records. This role works closely with operations, FP&A, and other departments to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policies.
The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting and financial acumen with a hands-on, business-oriented mindset — driving profitability, accountability, and performance improvement across the entities.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and post journal entries and maintain general ledger accuracy
Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed asset accounting activities
Maintain and reconcile prepaid expenses, accruals, and intercompany accounts
Assist with inventory accounting and cost accounting processes (if manufacturing environment)
Prepare financial reports, schedules, and supporting documentation
Support external audits and tax preparation activities
Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis
Participate in process improvement and accounting system enhancement initiatives
Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with U.S. GAAP and corporate accounting policies, delivering timely consolidated financial results, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements
Drive improvements in speed, accuracy, and analytical insights as part of the month-end close process
Ensure consistent application of accrual-based accounting and standardization of journal entries, reconciliations, and schedules
Implement and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure SOX or corporate compliance
Perform ongoing risk assessment and recommend control enhancements to improve operational and financial integrity
Uphold sales and use tax compliance in and out of Avalara, processing tax returns as appropriate for each state for both Systems and Services
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA strongly preferred.
Experience: 4+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience
Prior experience in public accounting, in a multi-entity and/or manufacturing/distribution environment strongly preferred
Proven success in managing month-end close, financial reporting, cash management, budgeting, internal controls, audit support, sales and use tax ownership, and tax coordination
Experience in a lean, fast-paced, private equity-owned middle market business environment preferred but not required
Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and corporate financial reporting
Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (ideally NetSuite)
Strong Excel skills
Personal Attributes: Exceptional analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities
Business-minded with a proactive, hands-on approach to supporting operational leaders
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing priorities
Exceptional communication, collaboration, and project management skills, and ability to partner cross-functionally with operations, executives, and external advisors
High integrity, sound judgment, and a continuous improvement mindset
Familiarity with job costing, WIP tracking, and event/project lifecycle financials
Worksite address
woodridge, IL, 60517, US
Who can apply
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