Staff Accountant III

About the role

We are a family-owned, fast-growing commercial truck dealership representing Freightliner and Western Star. Our team is dedicated to supporting the needs of our customers and keeping the supply chain moving efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Aid the CFO and Controller in ensuring all accounts are up-to-date and accurately reconciled.
• Participate in the month-end and year-end close process, including journal entries and supporting schedules.
• Prepare and maintain prepaid expense schedules and related amortization entries.
• Prepare and reconcile commission calculations and supporting documentation prior to payroll processing.
• Reconcile complex general ledger accounts and investigate variances as needed.
• Compile information and prepare financial reports as requested.
• Prepare various daily/monthly/annual journal entries and general ledger schedules.
• Assist with annual review/audit requests and preparation of supporting documentation.
• Cross-train and provide support within AR, AP, Truck Billing, and General Accounting functions as needed.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency within accounting functions.
• Provide guidance and support to less experienced accounting staff as needed.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of accounting or general ledger experience required.
• Strong understanding of month-end close and account reconciliation processes.
• Experience preparing journal entries and maintaining supporting schedules.
• Microsoft Office proficiency required, with strong Excel skills preferred.
• Ability to analyze data, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues independently.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of month-end close and account reconciliation processes.
• Experience preparing journal entries and maintaining supporting schedules.
• Microsoft Office proficiency, with strong Excel skills.
• Ability to analyze data, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues independently.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Skills

• General ledger experience.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to resolve issues independently.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance.
• Vision Insurance.
• Dental Insurance.
• Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Disability Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Paid Sick Time.
• Paid Holidays.

Pay

$70,000 - $80,000 annually, with salary determined based on experience, competencies, certifications, and education.

Schedule

On-site at our Elmhurst location.