BookKeeper/ Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

About the company:

Our story began in 1932, when Trendler Metal Products opened its doors on 63rd and Hoyne on Chicago’s South Side. 10 years after immigrating to the US in 1951, Anton Gfesser Sr. began his entrepreneurial success story and acquired the company. In 1988, the company began global sourcing and marketing to meet world demand for U.S. made furniture components. In 1995, our corporate name changed to Trendler Components to reflect the changes in product offerings beyond just metal. In 1997, the company moved to a larger facility near Midway Airport in Chicago and changed our name again to Trendler, Inc. In early 2000, Trendler expanded into finished goods, manufacturing, wood and metal chairs and barstools.

Today, the company is run by Anton Gfesser Sr.’s four sons — where they focus on carrying on the tradition of innovation, quality, and service.

Why Work for Us?

Trendler offers a collaborative, supportive workplace where teamwork is at the core of everything. Employees enjoy a casual, relaxed environment with a fun, family-like culture where people genuinely enjoy working together and sharing a few laughs along the way. In addition to the positive atmosphere, eligible quarterly bonuses provide meaningful recognition and reward for hard work and contributions.

Objective:

Seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant seeking to support accurate and timely financial operations by assisting with financial reporting, general ledger maintenance, and account reconciliations. Dedicated to collaborating cross-functionally and supporting organizational profit and loss objectives under the guidance of the CFO. Committed to contributing to efficient month-end close processes, supporting budgeting and forecasting efforts, and ensuring audit readiness.

Job Duties:

1. Financial Reporting: Assist with Preparing and analyzing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. Assist with Month End Close.

2. General Ledger Maintenance: Ensure the accuracy of the general ledger by reviewing, posting, and adjusting entries as needed.

3. Reconciliation: Conduct bank reconciliations and reconcile other financial accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.

4. Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts and analyze variances between forecasted and actual results.

5. Audit Support: Assist in internal and external audits by gathering necessary documentation and addressing auditor requests.

6. Account Analysis: Analyze account balances and transactions to identify discrepancies and resolve issues.

7. Accounting Software Utilization: Use accounting software and ERP systems to manage financial data. MAS 90/SAGE 100 very helpful

8. Collaboration: Reports to CFO. Position has no reports. Work closely on-site with other departments to provide insights into financial practices and support our Profit/Loss business objectives.