The Role
Oversee month-end close, maintain general ledger, prepare and analyze financial statements, support budgeting and forecasts, assist audits and tax compliance, reconcile labor and taxes, develop ad hoc reports, and drive accounting process improvements for assigned business units.
Summary Generated by Built In
As a Sr. Staff Accountant, you will oversee financial operations, including planning, reporting, budgeting, and month-end close processes of assigned business units and or customers. Responsibilities include maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, assisting in audits and tax compliance, and driving process improvements.
The ideal candidate would have analytical skills, diligence, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a demanding environment. Additionally, they should have proficiency in accounting software, and an initiative-taking mindset towards process improvements.
Key Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
- Manage the month-end close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals.
- Prepare and analyze financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements.
- Assist in the development of annual budgets and long-term financial forecasts.
- Develop ad hoc reports as requested by customer and or operations.
- Coordinate with external auditors during annual audits and quarterly reviews.
- Maintain the integrity of the general ledger, including chart of accounts and accounting policies.
- Work with operations in analyzing performance including reviewing client related sales and expenses and comparing performance to budget.
- Review and reconcile labor including tracking and reporting labor costs associated to respective jobs.
- Review and analyze tax assessments for assigned operations providing client facing relevant tax reporting on monthly, quarterly, annual basis as required; Prepare and file sales/use tax reporting when indicated.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices within the accounting function.
- Support special projects and initiatives as assigned by management.
Job Qualifications
Education/Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent experience.
Experience:
- 3+ years of experience in accounting or related field.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suites, with a particular emphasis on Excel.
- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
- Ability to learn and work with ERP Software
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a demanding environment.
Physical Requirements: N/A
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 10.5 Paid Holidays
- Career Development Opportunities
About
At Group O, it’s our employees who we value most. That’s why we provide a supportive environment where employees are given every opportunity to excel. Group O offers a wide variety of careers with room for professional growth and advancement, and we are always looking for motivated individuals to join our team. At Group O, our employees’ health and well-being is equally as important as the work they perform. We back up that philosophy by providing a competitive benefits package that supports now and for their future.In 1974, Bob Ontiveros saw an opportunity to live the American dream and build a company for himself and his family. 50 years later, the packaging company he originally founded out of the back of his station wagon - Group O is ranked by the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce as one of the top five Latino-owned businesses in the country. Group O has gained prestige for helping Fortune 500 companies like Samsung, Michelin, Caterpillar, and PepsiCo turn their most complex business challenges into centers of profitability and efficiency. Headquartered in Milan, IL, Group O employs over 1,200 employees.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years of experience in accounting or related field.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
- Ability to learn and work with ERP software.
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a demanding environment.
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The Company
What We Do
Group O is an end-to-end business process outsourcing provider specializing in innovative, technologically driven marketing, supply chain, and packaging solutions. The Marketing Division specializes in loyalty and reward program management utilizing O-vations™ Loyalty and Reward platform, Omni-channel customer care and sales centers, as well as program analytics and supportive creative services. The Supply Chain division is committed to giving clients a competitive edge through comprehensive solutions. Services include kitting and sub-assembly, forward and reverse logistics, device management, spend management and order and inventory management solutions. The Packaging Division is dedicated to keeping client packaging operations running efficiently by procuring and distributing packaging materials, maintaining equipment, and optimizing packaging materials utilizing Smart Audit™ Analysis. Headquartered in Milan, IL, Group O is one of the largest Hispanic-owned companies in the United States with more than 1,200 employees. To learn more, visit www.GroupO.com.
