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Since 1952, Lawson Products has worked hard to make our customers’
jobs easier by improving their operational efficiency, productivity
and overall performance. As a leader in the MRO industry, we partner
with customers to make sure they have the right maintenance and repair
parts on hand when needed.
We’re looking for a Senior
Accountant responsible for supporting the Accounting Department by
applying principles of accounting to analyze financial information,
prepare journal entries, account reconciliations and financial
reports. This role analyzes financial reports and complex accruals to
ensure completeness and accuracy, identifying issues or inefficiencies
and recommending solutions. This position reports to the Accounting
Manager.
Our corporate headquarters is located in Chicago,
IL. This role operates on a hybrid work model; employees spend two
days working in the office and three days working remotely. We offer
401k plus vision, dental and medical benefits, as well as a paid
holiday and PTO package.
*Responsibilities:*
*
Contributes to timely and accurate month-end close.
* Prepares
journal entries for the month-end close in accordance with GAAP and
internal policies.
* Prepares account reconciliations and
presents/explains reconciliations to senior management.
*
Prepares and reviews analyses of various account balances.
*
Prepares schedules for Financial and Sarbanes Oxley audits.
*
Assists in the timely completion of quarterly and year-end audits,
interacting directly with internal and external auditors.
*
Analyzes complex issues and accounts to answer accounting and
financial questions by researching and interpreting data, and
developing spreadsheets.
* Evaluates and recommends improvements
to accounting procedures and systems.
* Performs ad hoc analyses
as requested.
* Assists with other duties and projects as
directed by management. Other duties, responsibilities, and
qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.
*Qualifications & Requirements:*
* Bachelor’s degree in
accounting with at least 5 years of public/corporate accounting and
financial analysis experience, or an equivalent combination of
education and experience.
* CPA, or the desire to pursue CPA, is
required.
* Strong Microsoft Office skills – Excel and Word
required.
* Familiarity with large ERP accounting system,
especially SAP a plus
* Excellent verbal and written
communication, interpersonal skills
* Strong attention to detail
and organizational skills
* Ability to solve complex problems
* Dependable attendance and committed work ethic
* Motivated,
self-starter, team player
Lawson Products is an Equal
Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans and
individuals with disabilities.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $69,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
*
401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health
insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision
insurance
Ability to commute/relocate:
*
Chicago, IL 60631: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before
starting work (Required)
Experience:
* GAAP: 1 year
(Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago,
IL 60631
