Staff Accountant

Holland

University Park, Illinois

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Balance Sheet, Budgeting, Communication Skills, Corporate Policies, Data Entry, Detail Oriented, Expense Reports, Finance, Financial Analysis, Forecasting, General Ledger Accounting, Journal Entries, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Organizational Skills, Physical Demands, Pivot Tables, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Risk Management, Team Player, Typing, Variance Analysis, Vehicle Fleets, Writing Skills
LOCATION
University Park, Illinois
POSTED
21 days ago
  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 
·        Prepares and record asset, liability, revenue, and expense entries by compiling and analyzing financial data and account information 
·        Complete month-end close duties including preparation of journal entries, , accruals, intercompany reconciliations, reconciliation of multiple cash accounts 
·        Maintains and reconcile general ledger accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, reconciling transactions; resolving discrepancies 
·        Prepare revenue and expense variance reporting, analysis and explanation 
·         Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial records. 
·        Assist with annual and quarterly forecasts and budgeting processes as needed 
·        Assist with periodic and year-end audit requests 
·        Other duties deemed necessary by management 
 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 
·        Standing, walking, bending, and sitting for extended periods are required to perform basic office functions 
·        Ability to lift up to15 pounds is regularly required for filing and other record keeping duties 
·        Vision must be sufficient for inputting data into a computer 
·        Keyboarding skills that reduce the risk of carpal tunnel and other office related injuries 
 
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: 
·        Indoor office/home environment 
 
QUALIFICATIONS: 
·        Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, 
·        2-4 years Accounting experience required 
·        Intermediate software skills, must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word including V, H Lookups, Pivot Tables, If Then Statements, Concatenate and Graphic capabilities 
·        Good organizational skills with attention to detail 
·        Must be able to work well with others both within and without our department 
·        Strong written and oral communication skills 
·        Ability to successfully complete all pre-employment testing required by Holland L.P. 
·        Ability to maintain a valid drives license and abide by our Corporate Fleet Policy 
 
 
 
 
 
Disclaimer
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Management reserves the right to revise this job description at any time to add or remove tasks as circumstances change, (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments). 
This role will require to sign both a non-compete and non-solicit agreement.  The candidate will be eligible for a $500 Sign-On Bonus for each form they sign, totaling $1000.  This Sign-On Bonus will be paid out on the first pay period following date of hire.
University Park, IL / Hybrid

About the Company

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Holland

Unmatched Next-Day Coverage

Founded in 1929 in Holland, Mich., Holland has long been recognized for delivering the most next-day service lanes in its territory and annually records one of the lowest claim ratios in the industry. Originally committed to serving the central United States, Holland has expanded farther into the Southeast and Midwest where it continues to provide on-time reliability. Its dedicated employees have earned the prestigious Quest for Quality award from Logistics Management magazine every year since the mid-1980s.

Coverage

Holland provides full-state regional delivery in 12 states and 2 provinces: Illinois; Indiana; Iowa; Kentucky; Michigan; Minnesota; Missouri; North Carolina; Ohio; South Carolina; Tennessee; Wisconsin; Ontario; and Quebec, Canada. We provide direct, regional delivery in large markets in 9 states: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kansas, Nebraska, New York, Pennsylvania, South Dakota and West Virginia. Holland also provides service to additional points in the Northeastern United States through a partnership with its sister company New Penn and to additional points in the Western United States through a partnership with its sister company Reddaway.

History

  • Founded in 1929 in Holland, Mich.
  • Acquired by TNT Ltd. in 1985; TNT became USF in 1996
  • Became part of YRC Worldwide (YRCW) in 2005

Facilities and Equipment

  • 58 service centers including 4 in Canada
  • 6,886 Trailers
  • 4,190 Tractors
  • Liftgate service available at most service centers

People

  • Scott D. Ware, president
  • Over 8,500 employees
  • 135 account executives

Service

  • More next-day service lanes than any other competitor in its region
  • Highly reliable on-time performance
  • 0.69 percent claim ratio 2017 YTD
  • 99.75 percent of all shipments delivered claim-free
COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Transport and Storage - Materials
FOUNDED
1929
WEBSITE
http://www.hollandregional.com