Staff Accountant

Baxter & Woodman, Inc. • Crystal Lake, IL • 8h ago

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13598912

Your future position:Staff Accountant

Location:Crystal Lake, IL

Why you should join our team! Why Baxter & Woodman?

At Baxter & Woodman, both seasoned professionals and recent graduates find more than a job; they uncover a long-lasting, fulfilling career with a distinguished leader in technology and innovation. Our work environment is extraordinary and being honored as one of the 2026 Zweig Best Firms to Work For exemplifies our appreciation and respect for our dedicated staff.

About the role, Your Impact:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced accounting professional to join our team. The Staff Accountant II will oversee the day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, corporate audits and general ledger activities. This individual will be responsible for ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting principles and regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, changing environment. If you are a motivated professional with a passion for financial management and a commitment to excellence, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

What your day-to-day will look like, what you will learn on the job:

Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close out

process to ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.

Prepare and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets,

income statements, and cash flow statements.

Assist Controller in management of the day-to-day accounting

operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger.

Assist in the annual budgeting process in collaboration with

department heads and senior management.

Prepare bank reconciliations and petty cash

Assist Controller with management of the annual audits and work with

external auditors and provide needed information for the annual audits.

Assist in the payroll review and reconciliation

Cross train with all accounting departments to provide assistance

and perform duties as needed to maintain overall department functions and support

Maintain and work with Facilities to manage the companys leases.

Produce financial reporting on what each location is costing the firm on yearly basis.

Identify training needs for the department.

Develop and maintain a documented system of accounting policies and

procedures; implements a system of controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk.

Produces financial reports for the Controller and Vice President of

Finance; ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards.

Recommend benchmarks that will be used to measure the companys

performance.

Assist in filing quarterly and annual reports on taxes, payroll, and

retirement.

Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government

requirements.

Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned.

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