Selig Group Looking for Staff Accountant at Forrest, IL Full Time

Founded in 1889, Selig Group is a global leader in the design and manufacture of closure liners and flexible packaging for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, health care, personal care, household and industrial applications. Selig is known for its technical innovation, quality products and exceptional customer service. Selig’s global footprint includes operations in the United States, Canada, China, France, Switzerland and the United Kingdom and is supported by a global sales network. Selig is owned by interests of the Crown family and is supported by CC Industries, the Chicago-based consulting and management company for the Crown family’s portfolio of operating companies. Selig is well-positioned for continued growth and profitability this year and beyond.

About The Position

The Staff Accountant is an integral member of the Selig finance team. This position requires a skilled professional to create a broad range of accounting transactions, reports and analysis. The ideal candidate must be a hands-on professional who is able to roll up their sleeves to deliver results while working collaboratively with others.

Position Responsibilities

• Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
• Reconcile in the ERP all banking incoming receipts and outgoing payments daily
• Review and post all AP vouchers daily
• Add new vendors and customers to the ERP, as needed
• Reconcile all bank accounts each month
• Prepare monthly journal entries, general ledger account reconciliations, financial reports, and analysis
• Prepare monthly sales and use tax filings
• Ensure strong internal controls related to general ledger and other financial processes
• Maintain leases and accounting entries each quarter
• Prepare U.S. Census filings and other ad-hoc reports
• Assist with month-end and year-end close and audit requests
• Assist with implementing new ERP system (SAP S4 Hana)
• Assist in the implementation of new accounting policies, standards, and guidelines
• Instills a proactive customer centric approach for partnering effectively with other business functions
• Identify areas for improvement and implement process improvements
• Perform other duties, including ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects, as assigned

Essential Skills And Characteristics

• Perform all work in accordance with safety guidelines
• 2-5 years of accounting/finance experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Undergraduate degree in Accounting/Finance, preferred
• Intermediate to advanced skills using Excel, as well as other Microsoft Office applications
• Experience using an integrated ERP system; Syteline or SAP S4 Hana preferred
• High level of integrity, trust, confidentiality and ethical standards is an absolute must
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively
• Experience performing reconciliations
• Experience with general ledger accounting, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
• Experience with foreign currency transactions, preferred
• Strong organization and time management skills to reliably meet deadlines
• Knowledge and experience of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

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