Accountant

Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Elmhurst, IL

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$70,000–$85,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Receivable Processing, Analysis Skills, Balance Sheet, Billing, Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Credit Cards, Cross-Functional, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Employee Orientation, Finance, Financial Management, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Genetics, Journal Entries, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Manufacturing, Medical Equipment, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Operations, Optics, Organizational Skills, Pivot Tables, Process Improvement, Purchase Orders, Radiography, Reconciliation, Resolve Customer Issues, Sales Tax, Shipping/Receiving, Supply Chain, Vlookups

LOCATION

Elmhurst, IL

POSTED

7 days ago

Haskris is a premier designer/manufacturer of customized process fluid chillers for the worlds most advanced technologies including electron optics, x-ray, MRI and medical device cooling. We are a family-owned company with a friendly, open, and down-to-earth culture. We value the well-being of our people and their families. Position Staff Accountant Position Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Staff Accountant to manage our daily financial operations. In this role, you will oversee both Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions while assisting the broader finance team with month-end close and general ledger maintenance. Key Responsibilities General Accounting & Month-End Close: Prepare and post standard journal entries (e.g., accruals, amortizations, reclasses). Reconcile bank statements, credit cards, and balance sheet accounts, resolving any discrepancies. Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close procedures. Review shipment listings and resolve Shipped not Billed related items. Ensure all accounting transactions comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate financial data and reporting. Support the annual review process by pulling requested reports and documentation. Assist with special projects, ad hoc initiatives, and cross-functional tasks that support team and company objectives. Accounts Payable (AP): Review, verify, and process high volumes of vendor invoices. Match purchase orders, receiving documents, and invoices to ensure accuracy before payment. Reconcile vendor statements, investigate discrepancies, and resolve payment inquiries. Accounts Receivable (AR): Processing client invoices during month end or as need arise Record and apply incoming customer payments and cash receipts. Qualifications and Requirements Bachelors degree in accounting; CPA or CMA a plus 3-4 years of hands-on experience in AR, AP, or general accounting; Manufacturing/supply chain environment a plus Working knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting Proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically advanced Excel skills like pivot tables and LOOKUPs) Strong analytical capabilities, excellent organizational skills, and high attention to detail Prior experience with sales tax and/or Avalara preferred Our goal is to embrace the unique abilities and passions of each individual. We want to help you find the career path that will allow you to love your work and grow into a future leader of the company. Visit us at HYPERLINK "http://www.haskris.com" www.haskris.com for more information about our company. Haskris is an equal opportunity employer. Title: Staff Accountant Location: Elmhurst, IL Hire Type: Direct Hire (100% onsite) Compensation: $70-85K yrly Benefits:Full comprehensive benefit package Overview: Are you an accounting professional looking to expand your experience beyond the basics? We're seeking a Staff Accountant who is eager to take ownership of key accounting functions while building a long-term career with a collaborative and growing organization. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 2-4 years of accounting experience who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants to develop into a Senior Accountant. Job Duties: Manage daily Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, amortizations, and reclassifications Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes Perform bank, credit card, and balance sheet account reconciliations Review shipment activity and resolve billing discrepancies Process vendor invoices, reconcile vendor statements, and resolve payment issues Generate customer invoices and apply incoming payments Support audits, special projects, and continuous process improvements Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting 2-4 years of accounting experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, or General Accounting Manufacturing or supply chain experience is a plus Strong understanding of GAAP Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, formulas) Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

About the Company

Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:

Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.

Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.

Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.

COMPANY SIZE

500 to 999 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

1969

WEBSITE

http://www.sterling-engineering.com

Accountant

Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Elmhurst, IL

About the Company

Sterling Engineering, Inc.

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