Accountant, Financial Reporting, Tax Accountant

Novaspect, Inc., an Emerson Impact Partner and employee-owned organization, is seeking an Accountant to join its team. This role supports the Finance team through accurate financial recording, reconciliations, analysis, and reporting. The position performs a range of accounting tasks, from foundational to moderately complex, based on experience level. The accountant contributes to month-end close, compliance activities, and financial reporting while building technical expertise and increasing independence.

This position is ideal for candidates early in their accounting careers through those with several years of experience, offering opportunities for growth in responsibility, analytical capability, and business partnership.

Accountant

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Prepare and post routine to moderately complex journal entries for close activities, with supervision level aligned to experience

Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations; investigate variances and recommend or escalate corrective actions

Assist in preparing and analyzing financial reports and communicating insights

Review and post commissionable orders and accurately record revenue

Support completion of all activities within the monthly close calendar

Assist with or perform fixed asset accounting, including depreciation

Ensure financial records are accurate and in accordance with GAAPSupport internal controls and compliance activities

Assist with audit activities by preparing documentation and schedules

Prepare or assist with sales and use tax filings

Provide day-to-day accounting support to cross-functional teams

Participate in special projects and process improvements

Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required

Minimum 1–4 years of accounting experience

Experience in industrial, manufacturing, or project-based environments preferred CPA or progress toward certification is a plusERP system experience preferred (IFS a plus)
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Understanding of general ledger accounting and reconciliations

Working knowledge of U.S. GAAPStrong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage tasks independently and meet deadlines

Effective communication skills

Ability to collaborate across teams

Customer-service mindset with professional demeanor

Ability to research and resolve discrepancies

Sound judgment with appropriate escalation

Willingness to support peak workload periods

Accountant

Physical Requirements:

Ability to work extended hours at a computer as required during peak periods

Accountant Pay:

Salary Range: $65,000 -$80,000

Potential Bonus: 5%
Accountant Benefits:

Recognized with a Top Employee Benefit Plan Award, below you will find our outstanding total rewards package when you join our team including:

Generous paid time off; starting at 15 vacation days, 10 holidays, and 10 days of Paid Sick & Safety Time (PSST)401K with 6% company match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Excellent health & wellness benefits

Student debt & tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus

Novaspect is a 2025 Great Place to Work Certified company

Accountant

Location:

Schaumburg, IL

Who We Are:

Novaspect, Inc., is an employee-owned company that engineers, sells, and services industrial process controls. Our Core Purpose is to improve our customer’s performance through the innovative application of technology. We are passionate about creating effective processes and building customer relationships. We position ourselves to attract the best talent, and ensure we are delivering local services with proven technologies.
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