Staff Accountant
At a glance
Senior Accounting role at MAT Holdings, Inc. Long Grove · full-time · $55,000–$65,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Prepare month-end accrual and reclassification entries to help keep financial statements complete and accurate
- Reconcile general ledger balances and produce account analysis reports
- Help maintain fixed-asset records and prepare monthly financial reports
- Support audits, budgeting and assigned special projects
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting and one to two years in accounting or finance
- Strong Excel skills, plus the ability to analyze information and work independently or with a team
- Careful, organized work habits and discretion when handling confidential information
Who this fits
This role suits an early-career accountant who can manage competing tasks and priorities. You’ll work on-site in Long Grove and report to the Corporate Accounting Manager. SAP experience is a plus.
From the employer
Join our vertically integrated team at MAT Holdings, Inc., a leading global manufacturer with a 40-year history. We're proud to provide employment opportunities for more than 14,000 employees across 12 countries. Headquartered in Long Grove, Illinois, we have over 40 factories on three continents, including 2.1 million square feet of U.S. distribution and manufacturing space.
You will find our products in home improvement centers, big box retailers, hardware stores, and automotive chains. They're in the cars you drive, the trailers you tow, and the heavy-duty machinery you operate.
MAT can maintain consistent expertise and solutions across the entire supply chain. We’re experts in engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, logistics and distribution, marketing, design, and customer service — we don't just make it happen, we ensure it happens with excellence.
We’re more than manufacturing, we’re MAT.
Benefits
- MAT Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries offer a complete benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance after 60 days of employment
- Paid Time Off (PTO), including paid vacation, sick days, and paid holidays
- 401k Retirement Plan + Company Match
- Career Advancement Program, training and development
- Wellness Programs, including fitness reimbursements and mental health support
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Voluntary Life / AD&D , Employer Provided Life/AD&D
- and More
Reporting to Corporate Accounting Manager, this position is a tremendous opportunity to learn and use skills within the SAP enterprise system for a worldwide, growing private company that provides job diversity and an upward career path.
Principle Responsibilities
- Prepares journal entries for month-end accruals and reclassifications to ensure the financial statements' completeness and accuracy.
- Reconciles general ledger account balances and compiles various GL account analysis reports.
- Assists in the maintenance of Fixed Asset records.
- Assists in the preparation of monthly financial reporting.
- Assists with the audit process.
- Assists with the budget process
- Special projects as assigned
Competencies:
- Results-oriented with great attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain a high level of trust.
- Capable of handling sensitive information confidentially.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Change agent, able to analyze unstructured problems and guide decision makers.
- Competent communicator able to foster open discussion of ideas, share thoughts clearly in writing, provide and receive feedback, and encourage growth in self and others.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from a four-year college or university
- 1-2 years of experience in an accounting or finance role
- Possess excellent skills and knowledge of Microsoft Windows with an emphasis on Excel.
- Analytical, self-motivated, able to work alone or within a team in a fast-paced environment. Requires the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- SAP experience is a definite plus.
The posted salary range for this position is $55,000 to $65,000 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.