Staff Accountant, Elk Grove Village, Illinois

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Description

What does a cell phone in your pocket, a spaceship, and an electric vehicle have in common?

Ellsworth Adhesives specs in materials in each of those products!

Ellsworth Corporation, a global, industry leading distributor of specialty chemicals and equipment and adhesive manufacturer currently has a Staff Accountant opportunity at Tape Case, LLC. This role is located in Elk Grove, IL. The ideal candidate would be open to hybrid work.

Are you passionate about accounting? Want to continue to grow your career? This is an exciting time to be a part of Ellsworth, come join our team!

Summary

Applies principles of accounting in preparation of financial data and reports. Analyzes financial information and prepares reporting to communicate financial and operational results.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and analyzes financial statements and reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.

• Assists with preparation of month end reporting package

• Maintains and reconciles general ledger accounts, including cash disbursements, bank transactions, fixed asset depreciation, payroll and bank reconciliations

• Monitors and reports on monthly performance against budgets and forecasts

• Assists with annual budget preparation and quarterly forecasting

• Supports external financial audits and compliance reviews to ensure accuracy and adherence to accounting principles and regulatory requirements

• May calculate and prepare monthly commission statements for salespersons and related reports

• May assist with processing of invoices, payments and setting up vendors

• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and improve efficiencies

Experience

3 + years of experience in an Accounting related function

Education

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college in Accounting, Finance or related field. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered

Certifications, Business Licenses, Registrations, Other

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred

Other Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities

• Very strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate

• Strong skills with Microsoft Excel and other accounting software

• Accuracy and attention to detai

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)