Staff Accountant
Company: TransChicago Truck Group
Category: Accounting/Finance
Elmhurst
Type: Full Time
TransChicago Truck Group is looking for a Staff Accountant who own performing general ledger account reconciliations, preparing and recording journal entries, maintaining financial schedules, assisting with month-end and year-end closings, and supporting departmental reporting and compliance activities. This role supports both corporate and location-level accounting and works closely with Senior Accounting Leadership to ensure financial accuracy and consistency across the organization. Salary range is $60,000-$70,000. Salary will be determined based on experience, competencies, certifications and education. Benefits: Medical Insurance; Vision Insurance; Dental Insurance; Life and AD&D Insurance; Disability Insurance; Flexible Spending Account (FSA); 401(k) with company match; Paid Time Off (PTO); Paid Sick Time; Paid Holidays; Additional voluntary benefits.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
- Assist Accounting Leadership in ensuring that all accounts are current and accurate.
- Compile information and prepare financial, statistical, and operational reports as requested.
- Participate in the month-end closing process, including reconciling general ledger accounts, analyzing variances, and recording vendor and intercompany statements prior to close.
- Prepare and post daily, monthly, and annual journal entries, recurring accruals, and general ledger schedules.
- Reconcile various general ledger accounts and ensure supporting documentation is properly maintained.
- Focus on Parts/Service Accounting and Truck Sales Accounting.
- Assist in the completion of the annual review/audit by preparing schedules and providing supporting documentation.
- Crosstrain in Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions to provide backup coverage and enhance process consistency.
- Assist in performing year-end physical inventories and related reconciliations.
- Assist with implementing and maintaining accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Identify and recommend opportunities for improved efficiency, automation, and reporting accuracy.
- Provide other accounting and administrative support as needed.



