What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Cenveo Worldwide Limited?
Cenveo is a premier North American envelope manufacturer with a legacy spanning over 100 years and an annual output exceeding 30 billion units. We are seeking an experienced Staff Accountant for our Chicago, IL location.
Job Summary
The Staff Accountant will play a key role in supporting operational initiatives and transactional activities across the organization. This position is responsible for executing a range of technical, accounting, and administrative functions to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. Core responsibilities include monitoring and analyzing inventory activity, contributing to the month-end close process by preparing and reviewing journal entries, and performing detailed analysis of monthly financial statements--including profit and loss, balance sheet, and key reporting metrics.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential Functions)
These are essential functions of the position. Qualified applicants or incumbents must be able to perform them, with or without reasonable accommodation, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
- Review, process, and code vendor invoices to ensure accurate alignment with corresponding purchase orders
- Support annual audits by compiling documentation and responding to auditor requests
- Demonstrate strong understanding of P&L and balance sheet dynamics
- Assist with monthly variance analysis against budget and forecast
- Contribute to month-end close through journal entries, consolidation, and reporting
- Support financial reporting and deliverables for management review
- Monitor plant-level working capital, including inventory and payables management
- Participate in year-end physical inventory and reconciliation
- Collaborate with operations on cross-functional initiatives and special projects
- Engage in team and committee meetings to drive plant-level improvements
- Apply analytical skills to identify and resolve issues efficiently
- Communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing
- Prioritize tasks effectively to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
- Adapt to shifting priorities and manage competing demands with flexibility
- Contribute to process improvement and other assignments as needed
Other (Non-Essential) Functions
The duties listed are typical for this role but may be reassigned to other employees as a reasonable accommodation under the ADA.
- Other duties and assignments as required.
Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions
- Primarily based in a standard office setting
- Intermittent time on the manufacturing floor as required - involves exposure to dust, dirt, elevated noise levels, and fluctuating temperatures.
- Strict adherence to all safety protocols and procedures is expected at all times.
Cenveo is an EEO Employer
Qualifications:
- Minimum (four) 4 years of accounting or FP&A experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
- Associate degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited institution
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Familiarity with JD Edwards (JDE) ERP system preferred
- Strong foundation in accounting principles, financial reporting, and data analysis
- Skilled in interpreting spreadsheets and financial metrics
- Clear understanding of profit and loss statements and balance sheet relationships
- Proven problem-solving abilities with sound judgment and timely execution
- Proactive in seeking guidance and contributing thoughtful solutions
- Clear and professional communication, both written and verbal
- Strong organizational and time-management capabilities
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities, competing demands, and unexpected challenges
- Collaborative mindset with a proactive approach to process improvement