Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Position: Senior Staff Accountant

Hours: Monday to Friday. Flexible work environment or remote work options after probationary period.

Wage: $85k - $100k per year

Location: Lincolnwood, IL

Job Summary

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Senior Staff Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, a commitment to process improvement, and the ability to collaborate effectively across the organization.

As our Food For Thought Staff Accountant, you will take charge of key accounting functions, drive financial accuracy, and contribute to the preparation of critical financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee general ledger entries, reconcile accounts, and ensure financial records are accurate and compliant with company policies.

• Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes by preparing journal entries and compiling financial reports.

• Generate, review, and analyze financial statements to ensure they align with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

• Supervise and coordinate accounts payable and receivable activities, ensuring timely payments and collections.

• Assist in developing and monitoring budgets and forecasts by providing accurate financial insights and analysis.

• Support the preparation of tax returns and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.

• Ensure accurate payroll accounting and benefits-related transactions, resolving discrepancies as they arise.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to increase department efficiency and financial accuracy.

• Prepare schedules, work papers, and responses to audit inquiries, ensuring readiness for audits.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (finance, operations, HR) to align financial reporting and practices across departments.

• Mentor and guide other accounting staff to enhance their skills and improve team performance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting. CPA designation or progress toward certification is a plus.

• 4-6 years of experience in accounting or finance, preferably in a similar role.

• Strong understanding of accounting principles (GAAP) and financial reporting.

• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with tax preparation and regulatory compliance.

• Knowledge of financial planning and analysis (FP&A) processes.

• Familiarity with internal controls and process improvements.

Why We’re the Leaders

• Excellent training
• Employee Referral bonuses
• Flexible scheduling
• Career advancement opportunities
• Competitive Pay
• Anniversary Milestone Incentives

Company Benefits & Perks

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance – Includes Spouse and Domestic Partner Coverage (Blue Cross Blue Shield Provider)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D) & Critical Illness Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

1. Mental Health, Relationship Conflicts, Child and Eldercare, Substance Abuse, Grief and Loss
   • Assistance for you and household members
   • In Person Sessions
   • Unlimited phone access

• Parental Leave – Equal benefits to Mothers and Fathers
• 401K Retirement Plan
• FFT University - Over 70 courses designed to enhance your skills in life and on the job to help your career growth.
• Employee Meal Plan
• Employee Discounts (Pet Insurance, Entertainment, Travel, Company Discounts, and much more).

Company Values & Culture

• Collaboration & Open Communication

• Diverse, Inclusive, Safe, and Motivating

• Our Triple Bottom Line – People, Product and Planet

• A Net Positive Organization

Grow with us! - at Food For Thought, instruction, advice, and assistance are always readily available, which is why our average tenure is 5 years. The U.S. average is 4.3 years, while the Hospitality industry average is only 2 years!

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.

EEO Statement

Food For Thought provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

E-Verify Participation

Food For Thought participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS.

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