SunSource and its family of companies represent 200+ locations and 3,000+ employees making up one of North America’s leading value-add industrial distribution companies. We provide customers with products and solutions within Fluid Power, Fluid Process, Fluid Conveyance, General Industrial Components, and Industrial Service & Repair. www.sun-source.com
If you like to read and convey a story with numbers and financials, then this position will be right for you. We are currently looking for an energetic and self-driven Senior Accountant at our Corporate Headquarters in Addison, IL. This role will develop and implement financial management strategies throughout all functions of the company, as well as ensure compliance with financial requirements and principles. In addition, this role will assist in the coordination of all SunSource audits, financial analysis of acquisition opportunities, and the annual budget process.
Please note this role is on-site in Addison, IL.
Essential Functions
- Audit Compliance – Assist in coordination of all audits of SunSource which consists of the annual external audit, sales and use tax audits, and annual bank audits.
- Tax Compliance - Assist Corporate Controller with our tax liability and make estimated payments. In addition, assist with tax planning and cost savings strategies.
- Risk Management - Coordinate the annual general insurance contracts with our insurance carriers, as well as be the primary contact on insurance claims.
- Treasury and Cash Management – Assist in monitoring treasury activities with the treasury manager, and negotiate leases terms on major capital projects.
- Financial Reporting – Assist in the preparation of the monthly financial package for the board of directors, monthly internal financials as well as the published annual report, including footnotes. Responsibility for intercompany reconcilation and companywide consolidation
- Fixed Assets-Responsible for fixed asset management and capital approval process
- Financial Analysis - Evaluate potential acquisition candidates by performing due diligence, and perform high level analytics on cost and pricing initiatives.
- Budgeting/Forecasting – Assist in the annual budgeting process and assist in preparing the board of director’s presentation.
Experience, Education and Skills
- 4 Year Degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA preferred but is not required
- 3+ years of general accounting experience
- Demonstrated understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Experience in public accounting OR accounting within a manufacturing/distribution company is preferred
- Highly skilled in MS Excel (pivot tables, Vlookup, etc.) and the ability to quickly manipulate and analyze large data sets and build reports
- Previous experience with data reporting tools such as BI is a plus
- Great attention to detail; pristine accuracy and presentation of data
- Ability to communicate and interact professionally and effectively through written and verbal communication
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle/manage multiple team and individual priorities and deadlines
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What We Do
SunSource, a leader in industrial and mobile fluid power distribution for over 85 years, provides customers with innovative solutions that help reduce maintenance costs, lower operating costs and increase productivity. The solutions are part of the SunSource Advantage: a comprehensive program offering design and engineering support; supply chain optimization; productivity solutions; value-added services; and repair capabilities.
As a national distributor with local presence, SunSource has a unique and dominant position as a full-service resource for the industrial, OEM, MRO and mobile industrial equipment industries. We distribute a broad range of components, but SunSource is much more than a distributor just supplying fluid power components or systems. Along with high-quality products, we provide a commitment to high-quality customer service and technically sound, cost-effective solutions.
SunSource’s history of accomplishment and continued growth means that we give the best condition to energetic, driven people to be effective in their role. We pride ourselves on a culture that provides opportunities for development and advancement of our associates. In addition, we build meaningful relations with our customers, suppliers and internal associates. We are all bound by a pledge to a common mission toward providing the highest quality products and services within our industry and achieving the company’s growth objectives
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