Oversee accounting operations including vendor invoices, corporate credit cards, employee reimbursements, prepaid expenses, month-end journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations. The Staff Accountant also reports on company travel spend, supports Australia entity accounting, prepares ad hoc analyses, and identifies process improvements. The role requires strong accounting knowledge, attention to detail, Excel proficiency, and the ability to work independently onsite.
JOB SUMMARY: The Staff Accountant plays a pivotal role in overseeing financial operations, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and contributing to strategic financial planning. This role is primarily responsible for overseeing our credit card and employee reimbursement process, report on travel spend for the company, recording month-end journal entries, managing the prepaid process, and assisting with the Australia entity accounting.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Understand, review and approve invoices from vendors for appropriate accounting as well as payment processing.
- Understand, review and process our company credit card process including verifying appropriate accounting.
- Understand, review and process reimbursements to employees for out-of-pocket expenses.
- Own the prepaid process and record monthly amortization.
- Prepare journal entries during the month end close process.
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations for a set of accounts.
- Review and understand where business improvements can be put in place for optimal business performance.
- Prepare ad-hoc and analysis reports as requested.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- College degree required (finance or accounting preferred)
- CPA (Preferred)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
- Familiarity with financial accounting statements
- Extremely organized and detail orientated
- Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Quick learner who can prioritize and multi-task
- Good communication skills
- Able to take direction to work independently and as part of a team
- Takes pride and ownership in job responsibilities
- NetSuite and Navan experience preferred
*This role is 100% onsite Monday-Friday
Club Champion Willowbrook, Illinois, USA Office
825 75th Street, Willowbrook, IL, United States, 60527
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