What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Staff Accountant position at AZEK Company?
Senior Staff Accountant
The AZEK Company
Location: Chicago, IL
The AZEK Company (www.azekco.com) is a $1.4 billion, growing, industry-leading manufacturer of beautiful, low-maintenance building products, with a strong commitment to sustainability. Using expertise in materials science, AZEK engineers high-quality, sustainable residential and commercial products designed to replace traditional materials such as wood and metal. In June 2020, we completed a highly successful IPO (NYSE: AZEK). Diversity is celebrated and supported at AZEK, making it a thriving workplace for all.
This position is based at our corporate headquarters in Chicago’s West Fulton Market District with a weekly hybrid work schedule.
An employee shuttle to and from Ogilvy Transportation and Union Station is provided, as well as subsidized parking in our buildings attached garage.
Position Summary:
The Senior Staff Accountant serves as a resource for the AZEK Corporate Accounting function. Includes support to operations and management in reporting and analyzing the consolidated financial performance of the Company’s various operating divisions. Also includes participation in the month-end accounting close process and ensuring the Company’s adherence with generally accepted accounting principles and SOX. The position requires the ability to analyze, understand, and communicate business results, with an emphasis on initiating & implementing improvements and driving projects and issues to resolution.
Your primary duties and responsibilities will be:
- Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close.
- Prepare journal vouchers and balance sheet account reconciliations to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financials and conformance with generally accepted accounting principles
- Analyze and effectively communicate the financial performance of the consolidated entity and operating divisions in comparison to forecasted amounts and prior periods.
- Develop new analyses and/or reports to drive better understanding of the business.
- Produce and distribute internal financial reports.
- Monitor and execute proper internal controls to ensure compliance with company-wide policies and procedures.
- Support internal and external financial audits.
- Participate in the rolling forecast of SG&A expenses.
- Perform other analytical, accounting, and operational support assignments as directed.
We believe the successful candidate will have:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business or related.
- CPA is required / MBA preferred.
- 3-7 years related accounting experience required.
Compensation for roles at AZEK varies depending on a wide range of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience. The annual salary for this role based in Chicago is $95,000 to $105,000. In addition to base salary, we offer generous bonus and incentive opportunities that significantly increase earning potential.
AZEK provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, short- and long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, an employee stock purchase program, and a variety of additional voluntary benefit options. For more details, please visit Benefits @ AZEK or Benefits @ AZEK (Spanish Version).
“Are you concerned that you don’t meet every requirement listed above? Don't let that stop you from applying! Studies reveal that some applicants refrain from applying for jobs unless they fulfill every single requirement. We don't believe in the notion of a "perfect" candidate. If you are confident in your ability to excel in the role, adapt swiftly, and are committed to contributing to our mission of building a more sustainable future, we warmly welcome your application.”
Salary : $95,000 - $105,000
