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Staff Accountant

Gordon Electric Supply Inc
Kankakee, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/9/2027

This position provides value to our customers by helping to ensure the company's financial stability through the accurate and timely compilation and analysis of financial records. The Staff Accountant is responsible for general ledger transactions and reconciliations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Prepare and record all required general ledger entries, including accruals, allocations, and amortization of prepaid expenses.

2. Assist in preparation of monthly account reconciliations.

3. Prepare monthly bank reconciliations.

4. Responsible for updating fixed asset acquisitions and disposals in software and recording depreciation expense on financials.

5. Responsible for daily banking maintenance and transfers.

6. Analyze and prepare monthly budget variance reports as requested.

7. Preparation of timely and accurate month-end financial statements.

8. Prepare various month-end performance reports.

9. Assists in preparation of sales tax returns.

10. Assist with annual customer profitability analysis.

11. Assist with the preparation of year-end schedules for outside accounting firm.

12. Responsible for maintaining and creating new vendor profiles.

13. Remain current on all required training as mandated by Gordon Electric Supply.

QUALIFICATIONS

Job Competencies

  • Professional and polite communication always.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • An analytical mind with good math skills.
  • Ability to plan, organize, and effectively manage multiple priorities.
  • Ability to work under intermittently increased demands at certain times.

Education, Experience, Credentials

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
  • 3 years of general accounting experience required.
  • Very comfortable with Microsoft Suite products, specifically Excel.
  • Valid driver’s license required.

Salary : $60,000 - $70,000

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