Lattice Materials · 7 hours ago
Staff Accountant - TPC
Chicago, IL, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$80K/yr - $90K/yr
2+ years expLattice Materials is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support their Finance team with daily accounting operations, treasury activities, and accurate financial reporting. This role is integral to month-end close, reconciliations, and audit support, ensuring timely and reliable financial information for leadership and stakeholders.
ElectronicsManufacturingOptical Communication
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform month-end close activities and prepare journal entries for corporate books, including employee benefits, property taxes, joint ventures, and overhead allocations
Reconcile bank accounts and other general ledger accounts monthly
Assist with balance sheet reconciliations and related analysis for corporate overhead ledgers
Analyze trends in operational performance by maintaining financial and operational metrics
Process daily and weekly treasury transactions, primarily cash management and inter-account transfers
Partner with Treasury, Accounts Payable, and Corporate Accounting teams on wire transfers, bank fees, and intercompany transactions
Support Accounts Payable processes, including entering vendor invoices and payments
Reconcile AP ledgers and resolve discrepancies
Communicate directly with vendors to address inquiries and payment issues
Assist the Director of Accounting with weekly and monthly management reporting
Provide daily, weekly, and monthly accounting and finance reporting support
Perform ad hoc financial analysis and respond to internal and external information requests
Retrieve, review, and route audit documentation requests
Support accounting staff and leadership in preparing and completing audit requests
Maintain accounting documentation and data
Provide general accounting support to the Finance and Accounting team
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Solid understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close
Experience with Accounts Payable and treasury/cash management activities
Proficiency in accounting systems and Microsoft Excel
Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify financial trends
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Team-oriented, proactive, and adaptable
High level of integrity and professionalism
Hybrid role with a requirement to be in the office 3–4 days per week
Office-based work involving prolonged periods of sitting and computer use
Occasional extended hours during month-end close or audit periods
This position may require access to information subject to U.S. export controls. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or otherwise eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
2–3 years of accounting experience, ideally in a corporate accounting environment
Company
Lattice Materials
Lattice Materials specializes in the manufacture of transmissive infrared optical components, and laser mirror blanks.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$18.5MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Defense
2025-12-22Grant· $18.5M
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