Novaspect, Inc., an Emerson Impact Partner and employee-owned organization, is seeking an Accountant to join its team. This role supports the Finance team through accurate financial recording, reconciliations, analysis, and reporting. The position performs a range of accounting tasks, from foundational to moderately complex, based on experience level. The accountant contributes to month-end close, compliance activities, and financial reporting while building technical expertise and increasing independence. This position is ideal for candidates early in their accounting careers through those with several years of experience, offering opportunities for growth in responsibility, analytical capability, and business partnership.
Accountant Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Prepare and post routine to moderately complex journal entries for close activities, with supervision level aligned to experience
Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations; investigate variances and recommend or escalate corrective actions
Assistin preparing and analyzing financial reports andcommunicatinginsights
Review and post commissionable orders and accurately record revenue
Support completion of all activities within the monthly close calendar
Assistwith or perform fixed asset accounting, including depreciation
Ensure financial records areaccurateandin accordance withGAAP
Support internal controls and compliance activities
Assistwith audit activities by preparing documentation and schedules
Prepare orassistwith sales and use tax filings
Provide day-to-day accounting support to cross-functional teams
Participate in special projects and process improvements
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accountingrequired
Minimum1–4years of accounting experience
Experience in industrial, manufacturing, or project-based environments preferred
CPA or progress toward certification is a plus
ERP system experience preferred (IFS a plus)
Proficiencyin Microsoft Excel and Office Suite
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Understanding of general ledger accounting and reconciliations
Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage tasks independently and meet deadlines
Effective communication skills
Ability to collaborate across teams
Customer-service mindset with professional demeanor
Ability to research and resolve discrepancies
Sound judgment withappropriate escalation
Willingness to support peak workload periods
Accountant Physical Requirements:
Ability to work extended hours at a computer as required during peak periods
Accountant Pay:
Salary Range: $65,000 -$80,000
Potential Bonus: 5%
Accountant Benefits:
Recognized with a Top Employee Benefit Plan Award, below you will find our outstanding total rewards package when you join our team including:
Generous paid time off; starting at 15 vacation days, 10 holidays, and 10 days of Paid Sick & Safety Time (PSST)
401K with 6% company match
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Excellent health & wellness benefits
Student debt & tuition reimbursement
Referral bonus
Novaspect is a 2025 Great Place to Work® Certified company
Accountant Location: Schaumburg, IL
Who We Are:
Novaspect, Inc., is an employee-owned company that engineers, sells, and services industrial process controls. Our Core Purpose is to improve our customer’s performance through the innovative application of technology. We are passionate about creating effective processes and building customer relationships. We position ourselves to attract the best talent, and ensure we are delivering local services with proven technologies.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Schaumburg, Illinois
Salary
$65,000–$80,000 Per Year
Skills
Accountingunmatched
Accounting Closeunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Balance Sheetunmatched
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Corrective Actionunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Customer Relationsunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Depreciationunmatched
Documentationunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
Financeunmatched
Financial Analysisunmatched
Financial Complianceunmatched
Financial Reportingunmatched
Fixed Asset Managementunmatched
General Ledger Accountingunmatched
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
Journal Entriesunmatched
Mail Processingunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Physical Demandsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Process Control Engineeringunmatched
Process Developmentunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Reconciliationunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Research Skillsunmatched
Revenue/Sales Reportingunmatched
Salesunmatched
Sales Taxunmatched
Service Deliveryunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Use Taxunmatched
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