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 prioritize workload and work under pressure.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and duties.
• Work professionally with others.

Physical and Other Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 15 lbs.
• Routine walking, bending, stooping, sitting at a desk or computer for extended periods.
• Routine or repetitive physical motion with arms and hands.
• Reliable transportation to work.
• Attend work as scheduled and notify supervisor in advance if unable to work.
• Follow all company and safety rules.

Supervision and Equipment

• Work under minimal supervision.
• Coordinate projects cooperatively with other managers.
• Use computer systems with Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Use 10-key calculator, fax machine, copier, and multi-line telephone system.

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.
• 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 including 5x8, 4x10, and 3x12 shifts.
• Weekly paydays.
• Internal mobility and career advancement opportunities.

Location

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