Staff Accountant
Job in
Aurora, Kane County, Illinois, 60504, USA
Listed on 2026-03-11
Listing for:
CFS
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-11
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Financial Reporting, Accounting & Finance -
Finance & Banking
Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Financial Reporting, Accounting & Finance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Staff Accountant
We are seeking a Staff Accountant to support core financial operations, with a strong focus on sales tax return preparation, account reconciliation, and general ledger accuracy. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys analytical work, follows systems meticulously, and communicates in a clear, factual manner.
In this role, you’ll handle a wide range of accounting tasks while working closely with a collaborative, fast‑paced team.
Key Responsibilities Sales Tax & Compliance- Prepare monthly sales tax returns (~50 per month)
- Process and maintain customer exemption certificates
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and documentation standards
- Verify invoices, expense reports, purchase requisitions, and check requests
- Enter vouchers and match vendor invoices to purchase orders
- Process weekly AP runs and reconcile vendor statements
- Resolve discrepancies promptly and professionally
- Assist with payment applications, account reconciliations, and monthly customer invoicing
- Respond to customer inquiries and support AR follow‑up
- Audit travel & expense reports for policy compliance and prepare for ERP upload
- Provide backup coverage for AP Clerk, AR Clerk, and Accounting Manager, including weekly rebate reporting
- Assist in system implementations and ongoing process improvements
- Support daily banking procedures and monitor cash flow when needed
- Contribute to special projects and cross‑department initiatives
- Strong analytical and technical accounting skills
- Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and systems‑driven
- Professional, direct, and factual communication style
- Strong prioritization skills and comfort balancing routine and analytical tasks
- Ability to work well within a collaborative, business‑focused team
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