Sr. Accountant

About Xenon Arc

At Xenon arc, Inc. our vision is to redefine distribution by transforming the way producers go to market.

Xenon arc serves a diverse range of clients, from billion-dollar companies specializing in industrial solvents and chemical products to major international food ingredients providers, all seeking to drive growth with difficult-to-serve customers, create business and working capital efficiencies, scale technical expertise, and embark on digital transformation.

Our model is uniquely optimized to solve the challenges faced by our clients. Serving as an extension of their brand, we uphold the crucial client-to-customer connection. With trained, focused, and technically savvy teams, we drive sales and service to exceed expectations, use digital platforms to support customer engagement, and optimize distribution functions to alleviate operational pressures.

Xenon arc is not just a distribution solution; we are a strategic partner committed to transforming the way businesses go to market and achieve lasting success.

We are dedicated to creating a personal growth environment where team members are provided opportunities to advance their professional development and are encouraged to explore their passions. We invest in our culture to create a supportive environment that fosters team collaboration and creative problem solving.

FLSA Classification

Exempt

Reports to

Senior Accounting Manager

Essential Job Duties

• Responsible for the monthly accounting close including preparing journal entries, analyzing, and explaining fluctuations and variances, and providing meaningful financial reporting to management
• Collaborate with the accounting team to process US and global payroll, including quarterly and year-end activities
• Apply critical-thinking and Excel skills to analyze financial statements and underlying data; develop and present to management insights into financial results
• Perform monthly variance analysis on balance sheet and income statement accounts and research discrepancies
• Collaborate with cross-functional business partners including Finance, Operations, Tax, and Technology teams to maintain flow of communication and support
• Collaborate with technical teams to resolve issues related to unprocessed system transactions
• Support external audit process and escalates any inefficiency to management
• Review and approve AP and AR transactions
• Analyze current procedures. Recommend, develop, and drive process improvements to achieve efficiency and scalability
• Assess internal controls, identify gaps in the control process, and design additional controls to solve deficiencies
• Support policies, procedures, and internal controls which are in place to protect company assets and ensure financial statement accuracy
• Ad hoc research, project work, and analysis as assigned
• Assist in financial reporting at period ends
• Build trust with senior management through effective communication

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or similar
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in accounting
• Understands relevant accounting principles and can communicate the application of GAAP to peers and business partners
• Strong analytical skills are mandatory
• Strong communication skills are mandatory
• Financial reporting skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across departmental functions
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Problem-solving skills
• Professional maturity

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree, CPA or equivalent, preferred
• 5 years’ experience in an audit or tax capacity
• Experience using D365
• Experience with ADP WorkforceNow, ADP Celergo

Benefits

We offer competitive benefits: 100% paid medical, dental, and vision for employees, a 401k with company match, free parking options, and paid holidays, vacation & sick time!

Location & Commitments

• Full-time, permanent
• Reports to office in Bensenville, IL or Bellevue, WA
• Work Schedule: 4 days in-office, 1 day work from home

Physical Demands

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position
• Must be able to operate a computer

Travel Required

Minimal (up to 10%)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of Xenon arc to grant equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, marital status, parental status, disability, veteran status, age, religion, political affiliation, gender, sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation. It is the intent and desire of Xenon arc that equal employment opportunity will be provided in all phases of the employment relationship. Xa is a Title VII employer and strictly prohibits any type of discrimination or harassment based on any of the characteristics mentioned above. Employment opportunities and pay are and shall be open to all qualified applicants solely based on their experience, skills, and abilities.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.