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Corporate Coverage Company
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Staff Accountant
Corporate Coverage Company · Chicago, Illinois, United States
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
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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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