Sr. Staff Accountant

About the job

Driven Car Wash is seeking a full-time, in-office, Staff Accountant to join our growing accounting team. This position is based in Northwest Chicago Suburbs. Our Staff Accountant will take a lead role with responsibilities that include reconciling balance sheet accounts, maintaining general ledger and preparing month-end close procedures. A successful accountant combines excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and forecasts. This position will report into the COO.

• Coordinate various aspects of the accounting cycle for multiple retail business units
• Prepare journal entries and reconciliations
• Post daily cash and credit cards
• Provide financial support for retail stores & support the Retail growth strategy
• Develop standard SOP’s as well as train retail store management on cash handling and daily accounting procedures
• Monitor retail development projects and ensure proper recording
• Develop and compile weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc reports
• Assist with audit research requests
• Develop and monitor retail store KPI’s and dashboard
• Serve as back-up to other accounting team members
• Effectively communicate with customers, vendors, and employees
• Special projects and other duties as assigned

Experience and Education Required:

• 5+ years of experience (preferably in retail accounting or real estate accounting).
• Industry knowledge in retail, real estate, and/or professional services.
• Process mapping, developing work instructions and standard procedures.
• Significant Experience with Quickbooks online accounting systems is required.
• Prior experience with multi-state operations is a plus
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting (preferred)

Skills Required:

• A professional, positive, and flexible attitude
• Must be dependable, responsible, self-managed and follow through with minimum direction
• Thrives in a collaborative work environment with open communication with peers and supervisors
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
• Superior attention to detail and accuracy
• Comfortable in an environment with competing deadlines and shifting priorities
• Ability to handle confidential information in a discreet and professional manner
• Excel power user with advanced functions (vlookups, pivot tables, etc.)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Ability to Relocate:

• Arlington Heights, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person