Accountant, Financial Reporting, Tax Accountant

Accountant

Based in Arlington Heights, Illinois, you will provide financial information and reports by preparing journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, assisting with monthly and year‑end closings, and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures. The annual salary range for this position is $78,000 – $85,000.

• Process and reconcile account receivables and remittances
• Address payment issues such as double payments or other discrepancies
• Engage in collection management processes as necessary
• Prepare journal entries
• Complete general ledger operations
• Conduct monthly, quarterly, and yearly closings and prepare monthly financial statements
• Prepare analysis of accounts as requested
• Monitor and resolve bank issues including fee anomalies and check differences
• Assist with preparation for and coordination of the audit process
• Assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, and staying abreast of authoritative updates and pronouncements
• Accomplish accounting and organization mission by completing related tasks as needed
• Perform other accounting and finance related special projects as directed by superiors
• Research, pay, and journalize property tax invoices while coordinating with the Tax team for renditions filing

• Bachelor’s degree required; minimum 3 years of experience
• Demonstration of technical accounting skills
• Timeliness – meets deadlines as necessary
• Experience with various types of reporting and presentation of data
• Extreme attention to detail
• Working knowledge of US GAAP
• Understanding of confidentiality, coordination, thoroughness, quality focus, and objectivity
• General computer and ERP systems skills
• Intermediate Excel skills required
• Working knowledge of Lawson required
• Adherence to safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety and that of others
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, multi‑tasking environment with shifting priorities and demanding deadlines
• Strong time‑management skills to prioritize and organize workload
• Effective verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
• Fundamental technical and administrative skills required to perform the job duties
• Customer focused and quality driven mindset
• Ability to travel as business needs dictate

• Related degrees in Business or Finance fields acceptable when accompanied by relevant work experience
• Preferred advanced Excel skills

Intertek is a drug‑free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may require a pre‑employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email  or call 1‑877‑694‑8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.