Accounting Specialist

Charger Water Treatment Products is seeking a meticulous and reliable Accounting Specialist to join our dedicated team in Morton Grove, Illinois. This role will support our finance department by ensuring that our financial records are maintained with accuracy and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a solid accounting background and a passion for numbers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for daily lockbox applications, remote deposits, as well as serving as backup for daily ACH payment processing, portfolio, and general cash applications, while ensuring that amounts posted reconcile to the bank statement. Research and resolve any discrepancies.
• Assist with daily financial transactions, in accounts payable, and general ledger entries.
• Reconcile bank statements, vendor accounts, and intercompany balances across multiple branches and related parties.
• Monitor outstanding invoices and follow up ensure timely payments
• Monitor and maintain accurate records of related-party transactions, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with accounting standards.
• Coordinate with the CFO, branch managers, and operations teams to verify purchase orders, shipping documents, and receiving tickets.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly branch manager financial reports.
• As directed by the CFO and Finance management, support the month-end and year-end close processes by preparing journal entries, performing account reconciliations, and compiling supporting schedules.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date proper documentation and paperless filing systems for financial records and transactions for audits and internal reviews.
• Respond to inquiries and questions from internal accounting staff providing guidance and resolving discrepancies.
• Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvements and the development of standard operating procedures, subject to review and approval by the CFO.
• Collaborate with the Finance Management team to support business initiatives.

About Us: Charger Water Treatment Products is a leader in the water treatment industry, renowned for delivering high-quality products and exceptional customer service.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Accounts Receivables and Payables
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Familiarity with accounting software, such as Epicor Solar, is a plus.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• This is a full-time, on-site position, with working hours from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Benefits

• $30-$34 hourly
• New Hire Bonus that accrues to $1000 at the end of your first year.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical with HSA card, Dental, Vision, Long and Short Term Disability, 401K with company matching, paid vacation, and Life Insurance.
• Opportunities for Education and Training
• Our goal is to engage strong, focused individuals. We provide a secure work environment and the opportunity for improvement and advancement in a company culture designed to encourage personal growth. We promote from within.

Charger Water Treatment is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Charger Water is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Charger Water are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We encourage applicants of all ages and genders to apply.