Staff Accountant- Sports Equipment Manufacturer

Michael Page
Downers Grove, Illinois
$70K-$85K a year
Permanent

Job Description

Complete month-end close process for total company gross / net revenuesPrepare / post GL journal entries including standard entries, gross / net revenue adjustments and expense accrualsEnsure integrity and accuracy of GL account data and proper supporting documentation for general ledger adjustmentsPerform month-end / quarter-end account reconciliations and ensure accuracy of account reconciliationsManage the accounting accrual process and identify variances between accrual entries and actual expenses.

Review variances in key revenue / expense accounts and provide insightful variance commentary.Work with acquisition team and assist in the integration newly acquired company financial results into financial reportingAssist in the calculation and timely reporting of company royalty income and sales commission paymentsPrepare / generate departmental GL detail reports and cost center expense reports supporting the month-end close results.

Maintain accounting control procedures and documentation to support month-end close processAssist with the external financial audit process

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree required (Accounting or Finance degree preferred)
  • Minimum 1 years of experience in finance / accounting (experience in consumer products industry helpful)
  • Excellent analytical skills and proven ability to identify root cause issue and recommend problem resolution
  • Detail oriented with ability to work through ambiguous data
  • Understanding of revenue recognition accounting (pharmaceutical industry experience helpful)
  • CPA and Public Accounting experience a plus
  • Integral knowledge of ERP systems (knowledge of Syspro a plus)
  • Advance skill in Excel and Power Point
  • Ability to multi-task, works successfully under pressure, and effectively prioritizes and manages time and workload to meet business needs
  • Experience with mergers / acquisitions, preferred.
  • Strong team player

What's on Offer

On offer :

  • A competitive base salary of between $70,000- $85,000 depending on skills and experience.
  • Bonus potential of up to 20% annually
  • Great healthcare, dental and vision plans with low deductible for individuals / families
  • Long term internal career progression opportunities
  • 30+ days ago
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