Senior Accountant - 1374

Overview

A leading maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) organization is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their team. This full-time position is based in East Alton, IL, with remote work options available. The role involves ownership of financial reporting and analysis to support strategic business decisions and ensure financial accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cost accounting and related duties within the accounting department.
• Prepare monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.
• Conduct research and analysis to identify bottlenecks in labor inventory processes and recommend improvements.
• Reconcile labor inventory transactions between ERP, accounting systems, and payroll systems to improve audit readiness.
• Apply working knowledge of percentage of completion accounting transactions.
• Manage intercompany eliminations.
• Assist with monthly work in process entries.
• Verify proper revenue recognition during monthly accruals for work in process.
• Accurately record and reconcile lease liabilities and right-of-use assets in compliance with ASC 842.
• Ensure prepaid rent is properly reconciled and rent payments are made according to lease agreements.
• Provide assistance to outside auditors by gathering necessary account information and documentation for annual audits.
• Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline required.
• CPA license preferred or intent to obtain CPA.

Experience

• Three to five years of accounting experience.
• Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Proficiency with accounting software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Knowledge of Corridor and Great Plains Dynamics preferred.
• Knowledge of FinQuery for leases preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment with deadlines.
• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and coordinate projects with other managers.
• Strong research, analytical, and prioritization skills.

Other Requirements

• Valid driver’s license approved for airline travel and/or valid passport is ideal but not mandatory.
• Reliable transportation to work.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 15 lbs.
• Ability to perform routine walking, bending, stooping, sitting at a desk/computer for extended periods, and repetitive physical motions with arms and hands.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $80,000 - $95,000 annually, depending on location, experience, and performance.
• Semi-annual discretionary bonus opportunity.
• Benefits effective from day one for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision coverage with Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
• Life insurance, disability benefits, and supplemental benefits.
• 401(k) plan with employee contributions and employer match.
• Paid company holidays and weekly paid time off accruals.
• Flexible work schedules (5x8, 4x10, and 3x12 shifts).
• Weekly paydays.
• Internal mobility and career advancement opportunities.

Location

East Alton, Illinois, USA (Remote work options available)