Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.
Job overview
The Staff Accountant role at a growing stone and granite materials company involves managing journal entries, reconciliations, and sales tax to support financial operations.
Responsibilities and impact
The Staff Accountant will prepare journal entries, perform account reconciliations, assist with monthly close, handle sales tax reports, support accounts payable, review accounting procedures, reconcile bank statements, and prepare audit schedules.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a salary range of $65K-$70K based on experience, with health, dental, vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance preferred, 2+ years of relevant experience, proficiency in Excel including v-lookups and pivot tables, and strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
Company information
The client is a well-established company specializing in high quality stone and granite materials with recent growth.
Job location and travel
The job is located in Wheeling, IL.
Application process
Applicants are encouraged to apply if qualified; the recruiter is looking to interview and start shortly after.
Company overview
Brilliant® is an online learning platform that focuses on interactive problem-solving and critical thinking in STEM subjects. They generate revenue through subscription plans that offer access to a wide range of courses and daily challenges designed to enhance mathematical and scientific skills. Founded in 2012, Brilliant® has grown significantly, attracting a global community of learners and educators. The company is known for its engaging, hands-on approach to learning, which sets it apart from traditional educational methods.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your experience with journal entries, account reconciliations, and sales tax reporting, as these are key responsibilities for the Staff Accountant role at Brilliant®. Emphasize your proficiency with Excel functions like v-lookups and pivot tables, along with your ability to support month-end close processes and accounts payable activities. Apply through multiple channels including Brilliant®'s corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility. Connect with current employees in the finance or accounting division at Brilliant® on LinkedIn; use ice breakers such as commenting on their recent company growth or asking about their experience working under the VP of Finance. Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description like 'journal entries,' 'account reconciliations,' 'sales tax,' 'Excel pivot tables,' and 'month-end close' to ensure it passes automated screenings. Utilize Jennie Johnson's Power Apply feature to automate tailored applications, find multiple application portals, and identify LinkedIn contacts, allowing you to focus your time on preparing for interviews and networking.
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