Staff Accountant

Description

The Best Experience Company 

With roots stretching back to 1891, Horizons has experienced unprecedented growth marketing and producing unique and innovative window fashions not available from any other company. We’re proud of our long, rich heritage of creating supreme quality, locally handcrafted products in Waukegan, Illinois.

Our tagline is “The Best Experience Company.” More than just a set of words, it represents the essence of who we are at Springs. We want you to join our team of passionate self-starters who believe the world is full of Best Experience opportunities. So, if you’re excited about the thought of a Best Experience career with a team focused on creating Best Experiences for all, we want to hear from you! 

The Staff Accountant applies principles of accounting to contribute to the efficient and effective workings of the finance department by executing daily tasks with a strong attention to detail. The Staff Accountant role will utilize strong accounting knowledge, time management skills and effective problem solving to ensure success and deep involvement in operations of the business.  Also as the Staff Accountant supports the daily activity in both the AP and AR functions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists the Accounting Supervisor and Controller in the preparation of internal financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and from departments.
• Analyzes information and options by developing spreadsheet reports; verifying information.
• Prepares general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling accounts.
• Prepares payments by accruing expenses; assigning account numbers; requesting disbursements; reconciling accounts.
• Develops and implements accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures; recommending changes.
• Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
• Provides accounting support by reviewing financial information; converting data to general ledger system; obtaining supplementary information for preparing financial statements.
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• AP and AR support
  • Enter invoices into AP system to for vendor payment and assist in the weekly check disbursement process
  • Processes daily cash application in AR (lockbox, wires, live checks and credit card payments)
  • Processes AR credit and applies customer advances on a daily basis
  • Supports the accounting group phone system tree

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

Skills and Abilities Required:

• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid computer skills and the ability to operate a ten-key calculator.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications, Excel and Word
• Organizational skills
• Problem analysis and problem solving skills
• High energy and ability to manage time and effort for maximum results
• Team member
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to use dexterity and sitting for a long period of time. Occasionally the employee will be required to stand, walk and lift up to 20 pounds.

Education and Experience Required:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 3  years in a general accounting role with an understanding of both the AR and AP function
• Corporate accounting / General ledger experience

How We Work to Deliver a Best Experience: Our Behavioral Competencies 

• Ensures Accountability – Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments 
• Drive Engagement – Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives 
• Instill Trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity 
• Drive Results – Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances 
• Consumer/Customer Focus – Building strong customer relationships and delivering on customer-centric solutions 
• Critical Thinking – Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems 
• Being Resilient – Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations 
• Optimize Work Processes – Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual base for this position is reasonably expected to be between $55,000 - $75,000.  Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% company match of eligible contributions, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid vacation time, paid holidays, and one paid volunteer day off per year.  

This posting is anticipated to remain open until a qualified candidate is hired.