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 managing key financial reporting and accounting functions to support business operations and strategic decision-making.

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 by supervisors or management.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline is 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 perform 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 hand/arm motions.

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, 3x12).
• Weekly paydays.
• Internal mobility and career advancement opportunities.

Location

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