Accountant

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
• Assist in preparing and analyzing financial reports and communicating insights
• Review and post commissionable orders and accurately record revenue
• Support completion of all activities within the monthly close calendar
• Assist with or perform fixed asset accounting, including depreciation
• Ensure financial records are accurate and in accordance with GAAP
• Support internal controls and compliance activities
• Assist with audit activities by preparing documentation and schedules
• Prepare or assist with 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 Accounting required
• Minimum 1-4 years 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)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite required

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 with appropriate 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.