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Corporate Coverage Company

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Staff Accountant

Corporate Coverage Company · Chicago, Illinois, United States

Full-timeOn site5-10 yrs$75k–$85kListed as no visa sponsorship
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In short

The Staff Accountant will manage inventory, perform month-end closing, and conduct variance analysis across multiple recycling locations. They will also partner with Operations Managers to drive financial efficiency and implement cost reduction initiatives.

What they're looking for

MUST-HAVE SKILLS

AccountingFinancial analysisInventory managementBudgetingForecastingVariance analysisMonth-end closingFinancial reporting

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Staff AccountantAccountingFinanceInventory ManagementMonth-end ClosingFinancial StatementVariance AnalysisCost Trend ReportsMulti-location AccountingBudgeting

A Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required along with at least 5 years of relevant experience. Candidates must possess strong supervisory skills and proficiency in MS Office, particularly advanced Excel.

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Questions about this role

Is this Corporate Coverage Company role remote?
Tagged on site.
What does it pay?
The posting lists $75,000–$85,000 a year.
Does it sponsor visas?
Listed as no visa sponsorship.
What experience does it ask for?
Listed as 5-10 years.

The posting, in full

We are seeking a Staff Accountant to join our Accounting and Finance team supporting multiple recycling company locations. This individual will play a key role in managing inventory, analyzing financial performance, tracking costs, and partnering closely with Operations Managers to drive efficiency and profitability across locations.

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Description

We are seeking a Staff Accountant to join our Accounting and Finance team supporting multiple recycling company locations. This individual will play a key role in managing inventory, analyzing financial performance, tracking costs, and partnering closely with Operations Managers to drive efficiency and profitability across locations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee commodity inventory review and accounting management across multiple sites.
  • Perform month-end closing, financial statement review, and variance analysis.
  • Review weekly performance and cost trend reports for assigned locations.

Lead multi-location, multi-state accounting operations and ensure consistency in processes.

  • Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives through data-driven analysis.
  • Review weekly reporting and production reporting with managers and establish action plans

Conduct monthly operating reviews with Operations Managers; create and follow up on actionable financial improvement plans.

  • Develop and monitor budgets, perform trending analysis, and resolve financial variances.
  • Support special projects and cross-functional initiatives as assigned.
  • Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive total compensation package

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days

  • Benefits effective after 60 days (first of the month), including:
  • BCBS Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Company-sponsored Life and AD&D Insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Daily Lunch Stipend – and Lunch catered every Friday!
  • 30/60/90 day and annual reviews
  • $75,000 - $85,000 annually

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.

Minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a multi-location or manufacturing/service environment.

Prior supervisory experience required.

Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.

  • Demonstrated experience with budgeting, forecasting, and trend analysis.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (advanced Excel skills required) and accounting systems.
  • Experience in the manufacturing, recycling, or related industries preferred.

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This listing comes from Corporate Coverage Company's own careers site. Apply links go to the employer. Last checked 5 Oct 2026.