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Staff Accountant

Job in Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois, 60087, USA
Listing for: Paycom - ATS
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-05
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Senior Accountant
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Join the PAKThe Visual Pak Companies are aligned with many of the largest consumer product companies in the household, personal care, automotive, and food product industries.
30 years of consistent growth with no end in sight is a testament to our best-in-class workforce as the foundation for our collective success. The Visual Pak is looking for innovative and dedicated achievers who are encouraged to keep a healthy work/life balance to join our team.

Position Title:

Staff Accountant Reporting into

Title:

Corporate Controller Business and Department: VPC Finance & Admin Position Purpose/

Summary:

The Staff Accountant performs a variety of transactional accounting and reporting functions. A significant contributor for accurate and timely monthly and annual financial statements, as well as business unit performance analysis. This position applies solid accounting principles and processes knowledge to gather and utilize ERP system data for analysis. Also provides general ledger schedule maintenance and completes all tasks assigned with an understanding of how such transactions impact the financial statements such as accruals, depreciation, intercompany reconciliations, GL coding, and others.

Direct Reports None Position  Responsibilities-Tasks-Deliverables An individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

All duties as assigned and the following specific activities.

Perform journal entries to record financial information from source documents.

Properly coding transactions within the general ledger.

Maintains general ledger schedules.

Timely produces accurate reporting for monthly, quarterly and year-end close periods.

Performs reconciliations for accrual, prepaid and other balance sheet accounts.

Assists with fixed assets and leases accounting.

Monitors and analyzes departmental efficiency specific to procedures, workflow, and processes to maintain a high accuracy and confidentiality level.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
On-going outcome that is measurable (minimum of
3)
Accounting records and financial statements meet organization and legal requirements in both timeliness and accuracy.

Add value through analysis and insight so that management may make informed decisions.

Maintain or improve days to close.

Contribute to finance team objectives in support of continuous improvement.

Benefits:

Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life & AD&D Insurance
401(k)401(k) match

Pet Insurance Paid time-offPaid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Spending Account Dependent Care Subsidy Childcare Resources Commuter Benefits Employee Assistance Program Disability Insurance Employee Discounts Knowledge-Skills-Abilities

Education:

Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred; equivalent work experience required.

Accounting or Finance certifications helpful.

Experience:

3
-5 years

Transaction based accounting in an ERP system.

Practical knowledge of GAAP and ability to recognize financial statement impact represented by underlying entries.

Participated in financial audit data gathering, reporting, and explanation.

Self-motivated and self-directed to meet business needs and expectations.

Holds high personal standards and takes action to identify and avoid errors.

Demonstrated proficiency in attention to detail.

Professional attitude and demeanor

Proven reliability as an individual contributor and team member.

Works effectively in a team environment; able to adapt to the needs of others.

Identify and resolve discrepancies.

Confident and comfortable prioritizing tasks.

Willing to learn…
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