ACCOUNTANT in Waukegan, Illinois at AB SPECIALTY SILICONES L LC

Summary:

Processes daily AP and other accounting related data.

Accounting

· Assist with month-end and quarter-end close processes.

· Reconcile capital accounts and balance sheet ledger balances.

· Maintain supporting schedules for investments, debt, accruals, and other assets,

Prepaid expenses, and other liabilities.

· Assist in preparation of financial statements and investor reporting packages.

· Prepare quarterly variance analysis.

Cash Management & Controls

· Process wires and ACH payments in accordance with internal approval procedures

· Ensure compliance with internal control policies.

Accounts Payable

· Owns Accounts Payable function, providing hands-on leadership to ensure timely and accurate billing, vendor payments, and reconciliations.

· Assist with resolution of AR and AP issues and step in as needed to support daily operations in a small-team environment.

Audit, Compliance & Process Improvement

· Ensure adherence to firm policies, GAAP, and fund governing documents.

· Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiency.

· Maintain documentation of accounting policies and procedures.

· Assist in preparation of audit schedules and respond to auditor requests.

Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting (required).

· 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.

· Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.

· Proficiency in Excel (advanced formulas, reconciliations, etc.).

· CPA or CPA-eligible strongly preferred.

· Experience with Sage X3 a plus.

Additional Attributes

· AB Silicones is a fast-paced company, where success comes from a mix of technical ability and key intangibles such as flexibility and intellectual curiosity coupled with an ownership mentality, and a proactive approach to problem solving.