Staff Accountant; Lombard Office

Overview

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for daily receivable transactions and maintenance of the monthly general ledger. The Staff Accountant will provide support with various accounting transactions.

• Competitive compensation package of minimum $65,000 – maximum $81,000 (DOE)

• Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks
• Sick days: 5 days
• Holidays: 12 days; 8 standard and 4 floating
• Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability.

• Responsible for organizing monthly general ledger activity for input into the accounting system.
• Monitors account balances and makes necessary adjustments. Prepares journal entries.
• Prepares and processes documentation for internal and external auditors.
• Identifies and investigates problems with the accounting system on an as-needed basis.
• Works closely with the field to ensure accuracy of accounting information.
• Prepares income and balance sheet statements and various other accounting statements and reports for submission to the Department Lead.
• Reviews and verifies the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications assigned to various records.
• Conducts special studies and develops or recommends accounting methods and procedures.
• Performs monthly bank reconciliations and account analysis.
• Reconciles assigned accounts and calculates depreciation/amortization expenses as needed.
• May assist with training and mentoring Accountants.
• Analyzes trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses.
• Analyzes financial reports and records, making recommendations for the accounting of reserves, assets, and expenditures.
• All other accounting duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma required
• Bachelor's degree in accounting preferred
• 2 to 5 years of experience in an accounting department required
• Thorough knowledge of accounting practices and procedures
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with MS Office products
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organization skills
• Knowledge of automated account system, J.D. Edwards System is a plus

This is an in-office role at the company HQ in Lombard Illinois.

Full Time

• Must be able to manage flexible work schedules; long and/or irregular hours may be required in cases of accidents, emergencies or natural disasters.
• Some work is accomplished in an office equipped with a telephone and computer where the employee is subjected to long periods spent sitting, typing, or looking at a computer screen.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Drug-free workplace.

If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in U.S. without restrictions for any employer at any time; be able to pass a drug screen and background check.

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