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3 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Waukegan, Illinois, United States
Finance and Accounting
Full-time
Description

  

Summary:

Processes daily AP and other accounting related data. 


Accounting 

· Assist with month-end and quarter-end close processes. 

· Reconcile capital accounts and balance sheet ledger balances. 

· Maintain supporting schedules for investments, debt, accruals, and other assets, 

Prepaid expenses, and other liabilities. 

· Assist in preparation of financial statements and investor reporting packages. 

· Prepare quarterly variance analysis. 

Cash Management & Controls 

· Process wires and ACH payments in accordance with internal approval procedures 

· Ensure compliance with internal control policies. 

Accounts Payable 

· Owns Accounts Payable function, providing hands-on leadership to ensure timely and accurate billing, vendor payments, and reconciliations. 

· Assist with resolution of AR and AP issues and step in as needed to support daily operations in a small-team environment. 

Audit, Compliance & Process Improvement 

· Ensure adherence to firm policies, GAAP, and fund governing documents. 

· Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiency. 

· Maintain documentation of accounting policies and procedures. 

· Assist in preparation of audit schedules and respond to auditor requests. 

Requirements

  

Requirements 

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting (required). 

· 5+ years of progressive accounting experience. 

· Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards. 

· Proficiency in Excel (advanced formulas, reconciliations, etc.). 

· CPA or CPA-eligible strongly preferred. 

· Experience with Sage X3 a plus. 


Additional Attributes 

· AB Silicones is a fast-paced company, where success comes from a mix of technical ability and key intangibles such as flexibility and intellectual curiosity coupled with an ownership mentality, and a proactive approach to problem solving.