Food Scientist-Manufacturing (Gurnee)
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Salary: $70,000 - $85,000 per year A bit about us: We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Staff Accountant to join our fast-paced Accounting and Finance team. This is a permanent, full-time position that offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the company's financial data and compliance by maintaining accurate books on accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and daily financial entries and reconciliations. They will perform substantial financial analysis, including the preparation of financial reports and implementing systems for collecting, analyzing, verifying, and reporting financial information. Why join us?
- Small business, close culture
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- 401K match
- PTO and paid holidays
- Room to grow and be groomed into the CFO role
1. Oversee the company's financial and accounting operations, including but not limited to managing inventory and conducting month-end close procedures.
2. Prepare and submit sales tax filings, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
3. Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
4. Implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology.
5. Develop, implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology.
6. Compute taxes owed and prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting or other tax requirements.
7. Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations, to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice.
8. Report to management regarding the finances of establishment.
9. Establish tables of accounts and assign entries to proper accounts.
10. Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs. Qualifications:
1. A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. A master's degree or CPA designation will be considered an asset.
2. A minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior accounting role, with proven experience in managing a wide range of financial and accounting activities.
3. Thorough knowledge of GAAP and experience with sales tax filings.
4. Strong experience with inventory management and month-end close procedures.
5. Proven skills in preparing and interpreting profit & loss statements and other financial reports.
6. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong attention to detail.
7. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with all levels of the organization.
8. Proficiency in using financial software and MS Office.
9. Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
10. High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation. If you are a seasoned accounting professional with a passion for finance and a keen eye for detail, we would love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a growing company, while expanding your own professional skills and experience. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the Apply button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy
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