Accountant

JOB SUMMARY

ThermFlo and Zonatherm provide mission critical power generation, thermal, and data center systems for large companies, municipalities, and healthcare systems in the Upper Midwest.

We are seeking a highly motivated Accountant with progressive experience in accounting and financial analysis, ideally within small to mid-sized businesses. The Accountant is responsible for leading accounting and the financial information of our two sister companies and plays a critical role in both accounting operations and financial planning & analysis (FP&A). This role is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment and is eager to make a measurable impact on business performance.

Reporting directly to the Accounting Manager, the target candidate for this role is a strong communicator, and an experienced accountant who will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial infrastructure that supports our long-term success through process improvement and modernization of the financial department.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead core accounting operations, including preparation, and posting of journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations, ensuring full compliance with GAAP.
• Perform account analysis and reconciliations, including balance sheet & expenses.
• Month end accruals, reconciliations, and intercompany allocations
• Analyze & compile clean, accurate, and reliable financial information. Responsibilities included preparing & maintaining accounting transactions, performing financial statement variance analysis, reconciling general ledger and subsidiary accounts, assisting internal & external audits, and any related work to ensure accurate data.
• Prepare & communicate monthly financial statements & statistical reports in a timely manner-coordinating the month-end close process, producing financial & ad hoc reports, graphs, & schedules, and interpreting & guiding financial report users to understand the data.
• Analyze the financial details of past, present and expected operations to identify development opportunities and areas where improvement is needed.
• Create, maintain, and implement documented standard operating procedures.
• Enhance reporting capabilities by modernizing tools, streamlining workflows, and strengthening internal controls.
• Partner in strategic planning and collaborate with leadership on financial planning and analysis, including budgets, forecasts, and rolling cash flow projections.
• Establish and enforce consistent accounting policies and procedures in alignment with corporate governance, regulatory standards, and evolving legislation.
• Protect company assets by implementing robust internal controls and driving accountability across financial operations.
• Manage multi-state sales tax reporting, reconciliation, and payments for multiple entities, ensuring accurate and timely compliance with federal and state requirements.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Comprehends and adheres to all safety, quality, and Company guidelines specified in the Employee Handbook, the safety policy manuals, quality procedures or any official Company documents.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Experience: Requires 3-5 years or more of professional accounting experience and experience managing all financial functional areas (payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, billing, and accounting) with a focus on streamlining accounting processes
• Communication Skills: Exemplary verbal and written communication skills and ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences and the ability to convey complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of banking processes and financial data analysis and working knowledge of national and local tax regulations and compliance reporting.
• Technical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage data in spreadsheets and reports.
• Process Improvement: History of process improvement and ability to communicate complex financial information to managers and leaders, and proven ability to independently manage accounting functions and deliver accurate, timely results.
• Computer Skills: Proficient in NetSuite and Avalara or equivalent ERP and payment management systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Supervisory Responsibilities : This position has no direct reports or supervisor responsibilities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Master’s degree in finance or professional Certification such as Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, or Chartered Accountant.
• Advance Excel: Advanced Excel skills (financial modeling and SQL)
• Software: NetSuite, Avalara, Visio proficiency.
• Financial Experience: 3-5 years of experience in financial reporting and cost accounting

WORK AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Driving/Travel Responsibilities: This position requires occasional travel. Efforts are primarily focused within the Chicagoland area/tristate region.
• Physical Demands: This position requires the ability to operate within an office environment and occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Reasonable accommodations will be provided aligned with current federal and state regulations upon request.
• Work Environment: This position will be working in a professional office.
• Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: This is a salaried, full-time position operating Monday-Friday with occasional evening and weekend requirements in the case of organizational or regulatory emergencies.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary Description

$75,000-$85,000/year