Visual Comfort & Co. · 22 hours ago
Senior Accountant
Skokie, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$74K/yr - $110K/yr
4+ years expVisual Comfort & Co. is the premier resource for decorative and architectural lighting solutions. The Senior Accountant is responsible for ensuring financial transactions are recorded in accordance with U.S. GAAP, executing various accounting functions, and collaborating with financial planning and analysis teams on compliance and reporting matters.
Consumer GoodsE-CommerceLightingManufacturingRetail
Responsibilities
Executes the timely production of accurate, reliable monthly divisional financial statements to satisfy internal and external reporting requirements for various accounting functions and ensures compliance with internal controls, accounting policies and procedures
Performs financial close activities for various accounting functions including month-end journal entries and accruals, supporting schedules, reconciliations, disclosures and internal controls
Performs financial reporting and compilation for various operations and commercials matters, such as commissions, royalties, vendors, government authorities, among others
Participates in various tax activities including compilation, filing and payments, monitoring of requirements and changes thereto, audits, and support on business process changes and related tax implications
Engages with external auditors (financial, debt, tax and operational related) to provide required documentation and analysis for audits
Executes unit cash flow and liquidity transactions, initiatives and reporting to ensure sufficient liquidity and compliance with corporate objectives
Supports finance in periodic and annual operating and capital budget process
Active in process documentation, cross-training, benchmarking, and key metric reporting
Identifies, directs and leads finance and process improvements (e.g. close and reporting, system/ERP implementation and enhancements), technology enhancements and automation, data analytics, and master data governance and maintenance activities
Promotes business partnerships with other departments, e.g., warehousing and distribution, commercial and customer experience, invoice to cash teams (credit, invoicing, cash app, collections) and other enabling functions (IT, HR, Procurement, etc.) to improve operational performance and efficiency
Ad hoc requests and other projects from senior management (e.g. acquisition integrations, strategic initiatives, funding/capital matters, etc.)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field required
4+ years' experience in corporate accounting
Minimum 2+ years in Public Accounting and CPA preferred
Experience in accounting for an enterprise with >$250 million in annual revenue
ERP experience; D365/Microsoft, SAP Business One or Oracle/JD Edwards highly desirable
Ability to prioritize and complete tasks efficiently
Diligence, strong analytical and decision-making skills
Excellent organizational skills and ability to work well under stress
Works well in a team environment
Advanced level Excel skills and familiarity with other Microsoft Office applications
Ability to effectively present information, written and verbal, to provide meaningful response from top management, peers, and partners
Self-starter, proactive and motivated with demonstrated persistence in overcoming obstacles to achieve goals. Utilizes sound judgment, professionalism, and malleability to meet evolving deadlines and deliverables
Benefits
Work-Life Balance: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Training & Development: A comprehensive and structured training program, complemented by ongoing education and opportunities for career advancement.
Paid Time Off: Generous vacation accrual and paid time off policies.
Holidays: 7 paid holidays per year, in addition to 2 floating holidays.
Health Benefits: Visual Comfort pays the majority of employees medical, vision, and dental coverage, available starting the first of the month following your start date.
Insurance: Company-provided life insurance and short-term disability coverage.
Retirement: 401(k) plan with company matching up to 4%, available beginning the first of the month following your hire date.
Company
Visual Comfort & Co.
Visual Comfort & Co. is a consumer goods company offering lighting fixtures and portable lighting products.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-06-10Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Bhavya Desai
Chief Technology Officer
William Bland
CFO
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