Accountant

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Accountant

Springfield Plastics, Inc., the industry leader in manufacturing quality drainage plastic pipe, has an immediate opening for an Accountant!

Are you a systematic accounting professional with a passion for accurate data entry and financial reporting? Do you have an eye for detail and a proven track record of success in managing financial statements across an entire organization?

We may be looking for you!

We are seeking a consistent, analytical, and cooperative accounting professional to join our team as a key contributor to our company's continued stability and growth. As the Accountant, you will work directly with the Controller, supporting all accounting and finance functions to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and tax regulations.

The individual we select will be a conscientious, by-the-book, and thorough inspector who puts professional/ethical standards and accuracy at the forefront. Qualified candidates will have a proven ability to proactively manage clerical tasks and a multitude of journal entries to ensure accurate record-keeping and reporting.

If you're ready to bring your dedication, stewardship, and investigative skills to make an impact with a well-established and growing company, we want to hear from you! (Confidentially of course!) Apply now and further expand your accounting career with our trusted company.

About the Position:

The Accountant plays a crucial role in supporting all finance and accounting functions. Reporting directly to the Controller, this position is responsible for accounting and clerical activities, including journal entry data management and financial reporting. The Accountant frequently works independently, at times collaborating with managers across the organization to ensure accurate reporting. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a non-certified accounting professional to grow their career with the guidance and support of a tenured CPA with a well-established company deeply rooted in the community.

Job duties and responsibilities: Include but not limited to:

• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements
• Generate account reports
• Produce weekly Manager's Reports
• Compile monthly sales reports
• Post journal entries
• Prepare weekly payroll journal entries
• Run monthly depreciation schedules
• Generate monthly inventory costing schedules
• Develop monthly raw materials spreadsheets
• Calculate and prepare monthly yield reports
• Create monthly commission schedules
• Ensure adherence to local, state, and federal tax regulations
• Assist with year-end tax reporting
• Support the annual audit process
• Prepare and distribute Board meeting packets
• Conduct final review and coordinate mailing of shareholder correspondence
• Schedule and coordinate quarterly Board meetings and annual shareholder meetings
• Perform other accounting tasks as assigned by the Controller
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the finance department

Knowledge and skills required:

• Answerable for personal actions
• Demonstrates self-control and an ability to manage time and priorities
• The ability to identify and prioritize activities that lead to a goal
• Anticipates, analyzes, diagnoses, and resolves problems
• Takes initiative in learning and implementing new concepts, technologies and or/methods
• Utilizes logical, systematic and orderly procedures to meet objectives
• The ability to quickly recover from adversity
• The ability to treat others fairly, regardless of personal biases or beliefs
• Writing clearly, succinctly and understandably

Experience:

Qualified individuals will have a minimum of 5 years of administrative experience in an accounting function, preferably within a manufacturing, warehouse, or shop setting. Experience in a multi-level organization with 60 employees is highly desirable. Significant experience working with the full financial statement across the entire organization is required. The successful candidate should have significant understanding of General Acceptable Accounting Practices (GAAP). Advanced skills in managing multiple general ledger accounts and utilizing sophisticated accounting software are essential skills for this role. The qualified candidate will be proficient with the entire Microsoft Office suite, with exceptional Microsoft Excel skills. This position requires an individual with outstanding time and priority management skills, strong organizational skills, problem-solving ability, as well as personal accountability.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in business, accounting, finance or a relevant field is preferred, but not required

Work Location:

• Springfield Plastics, Inc. Headquarters in Auburn, IL
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Salary and Benefits:

• Range $55,000 – 60,000 yearly depending on experience
• 100% PAID health insurance premium
• Medical expense reimbursement
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Paid bereavement leave
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid vision insurance
• Guaranteed acceptance optional life insurance
• Company paid profit sharing and 401K plan
• Optional employee contribution 401K plan
• Dental insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Performance-based wage increases

About Springfield Plastics, Inc.:

Springfield Plastics is a manufacturer of agricultural and commercial plastic pipe. With over 100 employees at our operations in Auburn, Illinois, we manufacture and distribute hundreds of thousands of feet of pipe across the entire Midwest. Our commitment to quality is shown in our certification of the use of 100% Virgin Resin plastic only in the production of our products. The quality products are only part of our company’s reputation for quality. The quality services we provide on the sales, shipping, delivery and customer service teams are second to none. The relationships and partnerships we have with our customer base have allowed Springfield Plastics to grow its market share significantly in the past 10 years.

We continue to bring on additional staff that we work to develop so that they have longstanding careers at Springfield Plastics. We want our employees to grow their own skillset and their job responsibilities. This also includes giving back to our communities. Many of our employees take part in several community projects that we do together as a company.

Due to the nature of our business, we are a zero-tolerance workplace (this includes marijuana and its derivatives). All potential candidates will be drug screened prior to hire.

Springfield Plastics, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal State and Local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Auburn, IL 62615: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000 - $60,000