Staff Accountant

Company: Rust-Oleum Corporation
Location: Vernon Hills
Posted on: May 23, 2023

Job Description:

Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesRust-Oleum Corporation is a worldwide leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry. We offer a wide product range including decorative fashion paints, durable industrial roof repair coatings and, of course, the famous rust-fighting formula that started it all. As our Staff Accountant, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate presentation of financial records by providing accounting support and preparing analysis, journal entries, and account reconciliations. This team member will work directly with varying levels of management and sales representatives throughout the organization through various forms of communication when accomplishing these tasks. Here's what you can expect: Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Prepare Journal Entries and account reconciliations Ensuring all reconciling items are identified and resolved on a timely basis Executing internal controls work and related deliverables for internal/external audit and internal group Support Month end close: preparing journal entries and account reconciliations Analyzing financial reports specific to areas of responsibility and investigating discrepancies and variances in results Maintain all account reconciliations assigned. Tracks the status of open reconciling items and follow up in engaging and collaborative manner with cross functional involvement making sure they are resolved in the time prescribed by the company's policy Identify and implement process improvements to drive accuracy and efficiency Prepare and communicate monthly ad-hoc reports, graphics, schedules, etc. Required Skills: Bachelor's in Accounting required 0 - 3 years of experience in accounting Ability to handle many tasks at a given time and work effectively with others in a team environment. Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage large amounts of data. Team player with a positive attitude and strong attention to detail and accuracy. Detail, deadline and goal-oriented Proficient in Microsoft Excel Benefits: Hybrid work environment - combination of in office and remote Flexible team and work environment Additional benefits will be discussed during the interview Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class. LI19 #INDCORPJob Identification: 3218Job Category: Finance/AccountingPosting Date: 2023-05-01Degree Level: Bachelor's DegreeJob Schedule: Full timePosting Date: 2023-05-01PI214916969

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