Accountant

Do you thrive in roles where you can own core accounting functions while driving efficiency and stronger controls? As an Accountant, you’ll play a key role in strengthening Hydro-Gear’s accounting foundation through accurate financial reporting, ownership of critical general ledger processes, and continuous improvement of the systems that support them.

• Please note, we are not able to consider candidates who currently or in the future will require VISA sponsorship.

Hydro-Gear is a world leader in the design and production of precision drive solutions, serving multiple industries and delivering to customers worldwide. Our passion is innovation and a commitment to making our customers successful. Learn more about us at Hydro-Gear.com.

Job Type: Full-time, onsite located in Sullivan Illinois

Salary: Commensurate with experience

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Core Responsibilities of our Accountant

This role offers the opportunity to influence how accounting operations scale, improve automation, and support leadership decision-making across the organization while working in several capacities and providing support in key areas:

Financial Reporting & General Ledger

• Prepare, analyze, and distribute monthly financial statements
• Lead month-end close activities and key balance sheet reconciliations
• Monitor the general ledger for unusual activity, coding inaccuracies, and posting issues
• Consolidate financial results and provide variance insights to leadership

Fixed Assets & Capital Expenditures

• Maintain fixed asset records, depreciation schedules, and supporting documentation
• Record additions, disposals, transfers, and other asset activity
• Support CapEx reporting and analysis while improving asset system reporting capabilities

Payroll & Compliance

• Review payroll journal entries and accruals for accuracy
• Support sales and use tax filings and vendor compliance documentation
• Assist with internal controls, audits, and compliance with accounting standards and company policies

Systems & Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to automate manual accounting processes
• Improve reporting workflows and system utilization
• Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance accounting tools, documentation, and knowledge transfer

• Bachelor’s degree
• Working knowledge of accounting principles
• Strong Excel fundamentals and analytical skills

Why This Role is Exciting

This is more than a traditional accounting role—it’s an opportunity to own foundational accounting processes while helping modernize and strengthen the Finance function. The ideal candidate will enjoy balancing technical accounting responsibilities with process improvement, system optimization, and collaboration across teams. If you’re someone who loves solving problems, improving workflows, and helping leadership make better financial decisions, this is a chance to make a visible impact at Hydro-Gear.