Role: Senior Accountant
Company: Würth Baer Supply Company
Job Type: Full Time – Onsite (non-remote/non-hybrid) – Direct Hire (no agencies/no contracts)
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Location: 909 Forest Edge Dr – Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Compensation: $90k starting annual salary based on experience
Bonus Eligibility: N/A
Position Summary
Würth Baer Supply Company is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support the day-to-day accounting operations of our growing organization. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close activities, reconciling accounts, and ensuring the integrity of financial data. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing the financial health of the organization and will focus primarily on our Machinery Division.
This role combines strong accounting expertise with business acumen to ensure accurate financial reporting, to execute desired initiatives, and contribute to the company's overall success.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the entire accounting cycle including accounts payable, receivable, and general ledger.
- Prepare and submit financial statements (balance sheet, income statement) to corporate accounting department each month.
- Assist in the preparation of vendor billing, customer invoicing, and all related treasury functions.
- Work closely with management and internal staff on a daily basis.
- Ensure internal controls are in place and functioning effectively.
- Work with the corporate accounting department on all financial, budget, and audit responsibilities.
- Develop a strong working knowledge of the Machinery specific NetSuite ERP software.
- Define, develop and implement key measurables and analytics to support senior management.
- Team player willing to jump in where needed to help run the Machinery Business Unit.
- Analyze financial data to identify trends and support informed decision-making.
- Identify areas for cost savings and operational improvement.
- May participate in strategic planning discussions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in a senior accounting role.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
- Experience in SAP and Oracle NetSuite is strongly preferred.
- Experience with Microsoft products desired.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Understanding of GAAP
- Experience with bank reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines
- Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent Culture: This is a company where you can be yourself with a fun and upbeat culture.
Long-Tenured Employees: Many of our employees have been here for 15 to 30+ years.
Room for Growth: Würth Baer Supply Company is part of the Würth Group of Germany, a privately held company netting over $20 billion annually with a long legacy of promoting from within.
Comfortable Interview Process: Conversational and transparent.
We offer the following employee benefits:
- Bundled consumer-driven Medical (Blue Cross Blue Shield), Dental (Aetna), and Vision (VSP) pricing. New hires receive full access to benefits the 1st of the month following date of hire.
- 401(k) with matching program starts immediately. Company will match half of the first 5% of annual compensation.
- 8 paid company holidays
- 2 weeks’ vacation (0 to 5 years), 3 weeks’ vacation (5 to 10 years), 4 weeks’ vacation (10 to 15 years), 5 weeks’ vacation (15+ years)
- Sick time that is not excessive or categorized under special medical leave will not come out of your vacation time – honor system for salaried employees
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Referral program
- Employee discount
Equal Opportunity Employer
