Staff Accountant

OVERVIEW: Dhaliwal Labs is a growing manufacturer of personal care products looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to support the full accounting cycle and to administer weekly Payroll submission. The Staff Accountant position is responsible for preparing and recording journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting month end close, audits, A/R, A/P and special projects.This is NOT A REMOTE POSITION. Candidate will be working in our office in Bedford Park, IL. Internal growth potential and great company culture! Responsibilities The Staff Accountant will be responsible for supporting key Finance functions including General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Inventory Control, and Multi-company Payroll. Key responsibilities of the role are summarized below and are subject to change, according to business needs: • Perform daily and monthly balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data • Administer Payroll System including weekly payroll submission. • Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement • Assist in the preparation of financial statements, ad hoc financial analysis reports, and various audit requests • Assist in Benefits administration • Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable support Requirements • Ideally, the candidate will be qualified to a bachelor’s degree level • Experience with accounting for manufacturing company • Proven track record in an accounting role within a manufacturing environment • Experience in working with Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains, or similar, in a manufacturing context is preferred. • Payroll administration (Paylocity is a plus) • Experience in working cross-functionally within a business • 3 - 5 years Professional experience. • Bi-Lingual (English/Spanish) is a plus • Strong attention to detail in quality of work and organizational skills • Dependability with strong work ethic • Leading and managing change • Systematic and process-driven method of working • Works well in team environment with delivery of sustainable results • Strategic thinking, decision making, and rapid problem solving • Advanced Microsoft Excel and general knowledge of accounting software • Discretion/Confidentiality in handling financial and payroll records Job Type: Full-time Pay: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Profit sharing • Vision insurance Education: • Bachelor's (Required) Experience: • Accounting: 3 years (Required) Ability to Commute: • Bedford Park, IL 60638 (Required) Ability to Relocate: • Bedford Park, IL 60638: Relocate before starting work (Preferred) Work Location: In person