Are you an Accountant ready to take your career growth to the next level with an established company? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can roll up your sleeves in the day-to-day accounting needs of a company? Consider joining Tafco as a Senior Accountant!

Who we are:

Tafco has been in the wholesale window and door manufacturing and distribution industry in the Chicago area for over 70 years, with a mission statement and philosophy to provide superior products and white glove service to our customers, doing so with the integrity of strong partnerships that make our customers loyal and our team like family.

Tafco is a wholeheartedly collaborative environment. There is an entrepreneurial flare to every role—including this one. Here at Tafco, you will wear many different hats and be a part of an honest, hard-working, and collaborative culture with professional growth potential.

Opportunity Overview:

In this dynamic role, you'll take charge of completing all balance sheet reconciliations during the monthly close process, ensuring our financials are accurate and timely. You'll maintain our fixed assets and depreciation schedules and spearhead the development and launch of an internal audit program. Your expertise will be pivotal in supporting the annual budget process and preparing for auditor requests, while also handling special projects and in-depth financial analyses. Additionally, you'll manage customer remittances and credit memos, scrutinizing accounts receivable to guarantee accuracy and collectability. You'll collaborate closely with our operations team to measure, track, and resolve unexpected chargebacks, making a significant impact on our financial health and operational efficiency.

The Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accountancy from a reputable university
• CPA or progress toward attainment is preferred
• Public accounting experience preferred
• Manufacturing or cost accounting experience a plus
• 5 years of professional experience in accounting / auditing

Other Important Skills:

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a team-based environment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding Excel skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Experience with NetSuite preferred.

This role is based in our Melrose Park location facility and is on-site.