Remprex Hiring for Senior Staff Accountant at Lisle, IL  Full Time

What You’ll Do

Under the direction of the Controller, you will provide direction and oversight of various Accounting and Finance activities. You will participate in and provides guidance on technical accounting matters; prepare a variety of complex accounting, statistical and narrative reports, and ensure the accuracy of all financial records. In this role, you’ll also be responsible for assisting in monthly financial statement and report preparation. You will assist in all day-to-day accounting, Tax, and other financial related activities.

You’ll play a key role in leading the group to maintain and improve the timeliness, accuracy, controls, and value-added analysis within the Company. We are seeking a candidate who proactively communicates ideas and findings that ensure the continued success and future growth of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Plays a key role in the financial operations of the organization, i.e, posts journal entries, provides backup for payroll entries, develops and implements internal controls and policies and procedures, etc.
• Assists with review of inventory transactions, inventory reserves, variances, and their impact on the financial statements.
• Researches and answers questions; resolves complaints and/or system processing issues; coordinates accounting and finance work while maximizing the utilization of general ledger and data processing systems.
• Reviews all month end activities, including closing journal entries and account reconciliations, assists with the closing of the general ledger, ensuring proper revenue cut off and recording of liabilities/contingencies for the period.
• Helps ensure a timely preparation of all entities financial statements and supporting documentation, and subsequent monthly reporting package. Prepare explanations and provide supporting documentation for material variances from prior periods and current budget(s)/forecast(s).
• Assists in the review of monthly sales tax communications and regulatory reporting
• Assists in coordinating, organizing, and monitoring the year-end financial statement audit by the Independent Auditors. Assists in coordinating, organizing, and monitoring tax related activities, bank audits and other audits as necessary.
• Plays a key role in managing bank relationship and the compliance reporting; manages day-to-day liquidity to ensure business operations continue without disruption.
• Performs ad-hoc decision support analytics to support and give recommendations to the Executive Team in making strategic decisions tied to the Company’s short- and long-term growth strategies.

What You’ll Need

Required:

• BS/BA degree in Accounting or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive professional experience, ideally gained through a combination of public accounting and private industry experience.
• Demonstrated experience in all aspects of accounting principles, including sales tax, leases and inventory cost accounting.
• Proficiency in the use of ERP systems.
• Ability to interpret business law, principles of risk management, labor contracts and regulations.
• Financial Statement consolidation and intercompany reconciliations.
• Fluency in Microsoft Office applications, specifically (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Power Point. Proficiency in manufacturing and accounting application software.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to self-start and a strong drive for results with an eye for detail.
• Uncompromising integrity and ability to maintain strictest confidentiality.
• Proven ability to work as part of a team.

Preferred:

• CPA or CMA designation
• Previous audit experience
• Advanced knowledge of GAAP
• NetSuite ERP experience

Your assimilation into our culture is very important in having a long and mutually beneficial career at REMPREX. Our core values are the driving force in our business. As a potential member of the REMPREX team, you should align with our core values.

Safety | We commit to actively foster a healthy and injury free environment for our employees, clients and the communities we serve.

Integrity | We make it a priority to do the right thing even when no one is looking, which is why we commit to the highest ethical standard.

Innovation | We challenge conventional thinking to continually improve the products and services we offer.

Transparency | We say what we mean, mean what we say, and do what we say we’ll do.

Location

This role is based out of our corporate headquarters in Lisle, Illinois and offers a hybrid work schedule.

Who is REMPREX and Why Are We Hiring?

Headquartered in Lisle, Illinois, REMPREX specializes in the operation, support and engineering of intermodal terminals and ports nationwide. We specialize in delivering safe, efficient, and scalable services to help our clients transport intelligently. As we continue to rapidly grow, we’re looking for accounting professionals that are driven to results, will drive toward solutions and challenge the status quo – that’s where you come in!

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation & a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability, flexible spending, 401k + match and more!
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Complimentary onsite fitness center in our corporate headquarters
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• A conveniently located office easily accessible by public transportation and major highways
• Hybrid Work Schedules
• A Diverse & Inclusive Company Culture that offers genuine teamwork

Ready to build your career with an industry leader?

REMPREX is the one intermodal logistics company that truly does it all and whether you are looking to make an impact on our front line in Operations or ready to contribute your expertise to one of our professional corporate areas like Information Technology, Account & Finance, Human Resources or Client Services, our highly-innovative, rapidly-growing enterprise provides everything you need to build a rewarding career. If you are a builder at heart, enjoy solving problems, taking the initiative, pitching in where needed, are always up for a challenge, we encourage you to explore your future with REMPREX and apply today!

If this role isn’t what you’re looking for,

REMPREX is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Additionally, REMPREX participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. As part of our pre-employment process, we do require successful completion of a background and drug screening.

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