Staff Accountant

Location:

Schaumburg, IL (Hybrid – In Office Monday–Wednesday)

Benefits include medical, dental and vision

We are seeking a motivated Staff Accountant to join a growing consumer products organization. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who is actively pursuing their CPA and looking to expand their experience in a fast-paced Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) environment. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in accounting principles, month-end close, and financial analysis, along with a desire to grow within a collaborative finance team.

• Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities while meeting established deadlines.
• Perform account reconciliations, including cash, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accruals, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with internal financial reporting and management reporting packages.
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
• Support accounts payable processing and cash receipt recording.
• Assist with sales tax, regulatory filings, and audit requests.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company policies.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reporting accuracy.
• Partner with operations and other departments to support business initiatives and resolve accounting-related issues.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 2–5 years of accounting experience, preferably within a Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), manufacturing, retail, or public accounting environment.
• CPA certification or active progress toward obtaining a CPA strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and month-end close processes.
• Experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analyses.
• Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUPs, SUMIFS, and data analysis tools.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as Net Suite, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.

• Hybrid schedule with a collaborative team environment.
• Exposure to a dynamic consumer products business.
• Opportunity to work closely with leadership and gain broad accounting experience.
• Ideal for an accountant pursuing their CPA and looking for long-term career growth.