Sr. Staff Accountant

Senior Staff Accountant

Reports to the US Controller Full-Time Must work on Site in Mt Prospect, IL

Lapmaster International is looking for a detail-oriented senior accountant to perform and coordinate accounting duties within our organization. The senior accountant's responsibilities include preparing, managing month and year-end financial closes, prepare financial reports as needed, performing account reconciliations and resolving differences on a timely basis, maintaining the general ledger, assisting with audit preparations, and performing other accounting duties as assigned. To be successful as a senior accountant, you should have a solid working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and strong financial analytical skills. An outstanding senior accountant should also possess strong Excel skills, be detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to work with little to no supervision and perform under pressure.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Coordinating accounting functions and programs.
• Preparing financial analyses and reports.
• Preparing revenue projections and forecasting expenditure.
• Assisting with preparing and monitoring budgets.
• Managing month end close process
• Maintaining and reconciling balance sheet and general ledger accounts
• Assisting with audit preparations as required.
• Inventory management in Manufacturing. Working knowledge of cost accounting a plus
• Investigating and resolving audit findings, account discrepancies, and issues of non-compliance.
• Contributing to the development of new or amended accounting systems, programs, and procedures.
• Performing other accounting duties and supporting junior staff as required or assigned.

Education & Skills Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• 7+ years of accounting experience.
• CPA is preferred
• Working knowledge of tax laws and GAAP.
• Strong financial analysis skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational and stress management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Strong Excel skills is a must.
• Ability to train and manage staff.
• Ability to work with little to no supervision.

Benefits & Compensation

Competitive Benefits Package for Full Time employees:

• 401(k) with Matching
• Medical Insurance (Company contribution for Dependents)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company Paid Life & AD&D
• Vacation, Sick, Holidays
• EAP

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO)