Sr. Accountant

**Title:** Sr. Accountant

**Location:** United States-Illinois-Wood Dale

**Job Number:** 16264

SUMMARY
Control the General Ledger and be responsible for the account analysis/reconciliations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare, verify and control the AAR Distribution General Ledger and Monthly Consolidation Close.
- Prepare and report daily sales and inventory balances for AAR Distribution.
- Responsible for Account Analysis/Reconciliations.
- Prepare AAR Distribution FRPs.
- Prepare State Sales Taxes and Returns.
- Prepare foreign representative commissions payments.
- Miscellaneous projects as assigned or directed.
- All other duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES
Commitment to company values and ethics
Dependability: personally responsible, completes work in a timely manner, and performs tasks accurately
Motivation: must maintain a positive attitude and strong work energy
Organization: very detail oriented and always comes prepared
Communication: excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills
Analytical skills: must be able to gather information and use data to determine cause and effect for complex problem solving
Initiative: plans work and carries out tasks without detailed instructions, prepares for problems or opportunities in advance, undertakes additional responsibilities

Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university; or eight years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 2 - 4 years of previous experience in a corporate accounting environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility. The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.

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We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.