Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant will concentrate on month-end close activities, reconciliations, and consolidations. Additionally, this role will support the international accounting, validations, and the global consolidation system. The position involves close collaboration with accounting and finance personnel across multiple countries, as well as several department heads. This is a hybrid role and requires employees to work on site at our Itasca, IL office 3 days a week.

• Prepare monthly activities including journal entries, reconciliations and financial statements and schedules
• Assist with administering the global accounting consolidating system
• Provide support to external auditors and tax preparers as requested
• Prepare monthly validation files for multiple international entities
• Continuously identify opportunities for improvement on existing accounting processes in order to help develop greater department efficiencies
• Research technical accounting literature to ensure proper accounting treatment is followed
• Partner with multiple departments and operating stations to help them understand their monthly financial performance
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards
• The wage range for this position is $73,660-$110,500 and may vary based on geography as well as relative knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience.

AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarder that helps companies grow by expanding access to markets all over the world where they can sell and/or procure their raw materials, components and finished goods. For more than 40 years, the Chicago-based supply chain solutions leader has relied on a consultative approach to build a global network and trusted partnerships in nearly every industry, including aerospace, automotive, consumer retail, energy, food, government, high-tech, industrial, life sciences and marine. Backed by scalable, user-friendly technology, AIT’s flexible business model customizes door-to-door deliveries via sea, air, ground and rail—on time and on budget. With expert teammates staffing more than 150 worldwide locations in Asia, Europe and North America, AIT’s full-service options also include customs clearance, warehouse management and white glove services.

AIT Worldwide Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veterans/Disabled. If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact Human Resources at 630-766-8300 ext 5218.