Staff Accountant
Champaign, IL, USA
Wells & Wells Construction Co. of Champaign, IL is hiring a staff accountant.
About Us: We specialize in working with clients to provide a project that meets their budget and schedule needs. With skilled staff and efficient project management Wells & Wells Construction Company has built a system that makes us successful in the Multi-Family Housing industry from Champaign-Urbana and beyond.
About the position: Put your number crunching expertise to work for a company that knows how to have fun while we build top-notch, quality construction projects. When it comes to company culture, we treat our employees and clients right. We’re seeking a staff accountant with the right blend of experience and energy to be a great fit in our growing company. The perfect candidate is someone eager to learn and a self-starter able to take initiative. We are looking for a professional who believes in teamwork, with excellent communication skills.
The position will require participation in all functions of the company to gain a proper understanding of operations and finance. You will work closely with the controller. As you advance and grow you will collaborate with the CFO, CEO, and the executive team to make decisions regarding company's financial strategy and operations.
Essential Duties:
Play a key role in the daily accounting activities and assist in month-end reconciliation and close process.
Assist the CFO with external and internal audit requests, including quarterly reviews and the year-end audit.
Assist A/R and A/P teams with customer and vendor management as needed.
Compile internal management reports and seek to find value in financial data.
Participate in special projects/oversight of additional technical accounting areas as assigned.
Assist with the continuous improvement of processes and procedures as the company expands into new and established markets.
Qualifications:
Strong finance-based analytical skills
3-5 years of accounting experience
B.S. or B.A. in Accounting/Finance, or equivalent
Strong communication skills
CPA preferred but not required
Financial reporting experience and strong knowledge and application of GAAP
Experience in construction accounting preferred but not required
Salary and Benefits:
$75-85,000 base salary dependent on qualifications
Annual bonus potential
401k match
Full healthcare benefits, including vision and dental
PTO
Life insurance