Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant – High-Growth Industrial Leader

Location: Bolingbrook, IL area (100% In-Office)
Industry: Industrial Distribution Compensation: $65,000 – $75,000 + Comprehensive Benefits

Our client is a privately owned, high-growth leader in the heavy machinery and environmental equipment sector, in the mid-size company space. They are seeking a high-aptitude Staff Accountant to join their lean accounting and finance team. This is not a role for an experienced accounting clerk; it is a strategic step-up opportunity for a junior accounting professional with 1–3+ years of experience who wants to move beyond basic accounting, AP/AR and take full ownership of the month-end close process.

This is a vibrant, high-energy office with a "work hard, play hard" mentality. The environment is straightforward, lively, and fast-paced and the company ownership and leadership is heavily involved in the day to day, fostering a collaborative atmosphere where the team often eats together and moves with a shared sense of urgency. If you have "thick skin," high energy, and a positive approach to daily pivots, you will thrive here.

Reporting directly to the Controller, you will be a "Day 1" contributor responsible for maintaining the integrity of the books and records for a multi-state operation.

• Full-Cycle Month-End: Own the month-end close process, including preparing journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and tying out to the General Ledger.
• Financial Reporting: Assist in the preparation of consolidated internal and external financial statements, income statements, and balance sheets.
• Treasury & Reconciliation: Manage weekly bank reconciliations and lines of credit to ensure accurate liquidity tracking.
• Variance Analysis: Utilize advanced Excel modeling to analyze account variances and financial data, surfacing insights for the leadership team.
• Compliance: Support year-end filings, external audits, and the preparation of tax documentation.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required; a rock-solid understanding of GAAP is non-negotiable.
• Experience: 1–3+ years of professional accounting experience with a heavy focus on the month-end close.
• Technical Savvy: Solid Excel skills are a must (VLOOKUPs & Pivot Tables minimum).
• Mindset: A self-starter who takes immense pride in their work product and can manage competing priorities without losing attention to detail.

• Modern Environment: Work out of a brand-new, cutting-edge headquarters with a casual dress code.
• Professional Growth: This is a lean organization where your impact is visible daily, offering unique opportunities to take on new challenges as the company scales.
• Solid Benefits: Comprehensive package including PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, Short & Long-Term Disability, and 401(k).
• Work-Life Balance: Stable 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM schedule in a supportive, inclusive culture.