Staff Accountant
Bluco Corporation is an innovative company committed to delivering world-class solutions in the manufacturing industry. We pursue excellence in everything we do and are looking for a motivated Staff Accountant to join our finance team.
Our company is seeking a full-time Staff Accountant who will work closely with our finance team to assist with various accounting tasks, with a focus on accounts payable, balance sheet reconciliations and month-end closing processes. Our best candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to collaborate across multiple departments including purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, and shipping/receiving.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable
- Own the full process of payables, expense reporting, and commercial credit card program, which includes:
- Process vendor invoices and payment
- Ensure that vendor details remain accurate, including but not limited to a W-9 obtained for all vendors
- Sales Tax reporting
- Maintain proper records of all accounts payable transactions
- Reconcile accounts payable reports to the general ledger
- Communicate with vendors regarding payment inquiries and discrepancies
- Identify opportunities for process improvements in the workflow to enhance efficiency and accuracy
Month End Close
- Assist in the preparation of month-end workpapers
- Ensure all transactions are recorded accurately and timely
- Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Assist with the preparation and posting of recurring monthly journal entries
Additional Duties
- Collaborate with accounting team to ensure accurate reporting
- Support year-end review audits with necessary documentation and explanations
Working with our various software programs
- Sage 100 ERP system, is used primarily for invoice entry, payment runs, general ledger entries and reporting
- Monday.com to communicate with various team members and track tasks as applicable.
- You will become a super-user of Gorilla Expense system which is used for both employee expense reimbursement and commercial card holder reconciliations and import to Sage 100
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
- 3+ years of experience in accounting, with a focus on accounts payable
- Experience in the manufacturing industry is a plus
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices
- Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel
- Attention to detail ensuring accuracy
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
What you will receive from us:
- Competitive base salary, plus yearly bonuses, and profit sharing
- Generous benefits, including health care, dental, vision and a fully funded HSA
- 401k matching program and Prosperwise financial planning advisors for you and your family
- Unbelievable perks, including gym memberships, daycare cost stipends,
- Private office space plus a flexible work schedule
Do you want to carve out a great career for yourself at a company that offers a great work environment and was named one of Chicago’s Best and Brightest companies to work for 3 years in a row?
Our employees love working here! Between the perks and benefits, a great culture, and competitive compensation package, we boast an extremely low turnover rate since the company launched in 1990!