Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Carl Buddig and Company

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Carl Buddig and Company, located in Tinley Park, IL. The company is a respected name in the meat manufacturing industry, boasting over 80 years as a family-owned business and a leading producer of premium meat products, including lunchmeats, ready-to-eat cooked meats, and savory snack meats. With 2,500 team members across several states, the company maintains a commitment to quality, innovation, and community. This Staff Accountant position is crucial for supporting daily accounting operations, ensuring precise and timely financial information through various accounting activities.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full Time
• Location: In-person Tinley Park, IL
• Pay: $55000–$68000 yearly
• Mission: This role supports day-to-day accounting activities to ensure accurate and timely financial information for the company.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft D365, Power BI, Paycom

What You’ll Actually Do
• Journal Entries: Prepare and post routine journal entries, including accruals, reclasses, and freight adjustments, in line with company policies and GAAP.
• Reconciliations: Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations, investigating variances and resolving reconciling items promptly.
• Daily Batches: Post daily sales, cash, and accounts receivable batches in D365, validating their completeness and accuracy using system queries.
• AP Support: Support accounts payable activities by uploading and posting weekly AP journal entries, including promotional activity.
• Financial Reporting: Assist with month-end, quarterly, and annual close processes and support the preparation of financial reports and management schedules.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; this is an entry-level role ideal for an accounting professional with working knowledge of GAAP, general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Experience: Approximately 1–2 years of related accounting experience preferred, including internships or entry-level roles, with experience preparing or supporting journal entries, reconciliations, schedules, and account activity analysis.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required, along with strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Bonus: CPA eligibility or interest in pursuing CPA, experience with Microsoft D365, Power BI, or other ERP/reporting tools, and a demonstrated commitment to integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.