Job description:
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Staff Accountant
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Reports to: VP of Finance and Accounting
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Location: Itasca, IL
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Employment Type: Full‑Time
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Summary
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Pirtano is seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support the financial operations of a growing, multi-entity organization. This role will play a critical part in maintaining accurate financial reporting, strengthening internal controls, and helping modernize accounting processes in a fast-paced, operationally driven environment.
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This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in a roll-up-your-sleeves environment, enjoys building structure, and can partner cross-functionally with operations, HR, and leadership
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Key Responsibilities
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Financial Reporting & Close Process
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- Lead and execute monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes across multiple entities
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- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements
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- Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting in accordance with GAAP
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- Assist in consolidations and intercompany accounting
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Operational Accounting
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- Oversee job cost accounting and support project-based financial tracking
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- Partner with operations to analyze job profitability, labor costs, and margins
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- Monitor WIP (Work-in-Progress) schedules and revenue recognition (percentage of completion)
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· Maintain and optimize NetSuite, including workflows, reporting, and integrations
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Payroll & Benefits Accounting
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- Collaborate with HR/payroll (ADP or similar) on payroll accounting, benefits accruals, and deductions
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- Support accounting for 401(k), benefits, and multi-state payroll compliance impacts
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Compliance & Audit
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- Assist with annual audit, 401(k) audit (Form 5500), and external reporting requirements
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- Ensure compliance with multi-state tax filings and regulatory requirements
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- Maintain and improve internal controls and documentation
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Process Improvement & Systems
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- Identify opportunities to streamline manual processes and reduce risk of error
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- Support implementation or optimization of ERP/accounting systems and reporting tools
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- Contribute to automation initiatives and improved financial visibility
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Qualifications
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Required
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- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent work experience
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- 5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience
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- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
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- Experience with multi-entity, construction industry or project-based industry
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- Advanced Excel skills, experience with BI tools a plus
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- Experience working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
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Preferred
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- CPA or CPA candidate
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- Experience in the construction industry
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- Experience with union environments and certified payroll
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- Familiarity with ADP or similar payroll systems
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- Hands on NetSuite experience
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- Exposure to multi-state operations and compliance
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Key Competencies
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- High attention to detail with strong analytical skills
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- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
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- Strong communication skills across finance and operations
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- Process-driven with a mindset for continuous improvement
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- Comfortable working in an environment that is building structure and scaling
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Why Join Pirtano
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- Opportunity to help build and modernize the accounting function
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- High visibility role with direct exposure to executive leadership
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- Impactful position influencing financial operations and business decisions
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- Competitive compensation and benefits package
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Benefits:
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- 401(k)
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- 401(k) matching
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- Dental insurance
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- Health insurance
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- Life insurance
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- Paid time off
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- Vision insurance
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Experience:
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- NetSuite: 3 years (Required)
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Work Location: In person
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Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year