Corporate Accountant

Your Role: 

Corporate Accountant- Salary; Highland Park

*Hybrid: Up to 3 days per week remotely; 2 required in office days. 

Responsibilities:

• Execute & review daily G/L interface from CW & JDA systems to Lawson G/L
• Preparation of proper & timely routine monthly account reconciliations (full balance sheet). Examples could include cash reconciliations, prepaid expenses, accruals, A/P and A/R
• Review of monthly financials for variance analysis and trends
• Assist in preparation of assigned Audit & Tax Workpapers in accordance with management requirements.
• Preparation and Reporting of Business Licenses and Annual Registrations
• Assist in Monthly Bank Compliance Reporting
• Assist with annual budget plan preparation and compiling.
• Other analysis and internal audit responsibilities as assigned by the management team.

Qualification Requirements:

• Must possess a 4-year bachelor’s degree, or higher; from an accredited, on campus program.
• Minimum 3.5/4.0 GPA in accounting major, and a 3.2/4.0 GPA overall
• 0-2 years’ experience
• Proficiency in Excel, Outlook, Teams, and other Microsoft office applications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to work in a dynamic corporate environment with strict adherence to deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently as well as group setting.
• Strong analytical skills / ability to think critically.

Qualification Preferences (preferred but not required)

• CPA certification (or requirements to sit)
• Public accounting experience
• SQL, VBA, or other coding abilities 
• Working knowledge of multi-channel marketing and distribution processes and businesses
• Experience with Lawson software, AS 400 systems, financial reporting & budgeting software
• Willingness to travel occasionally if needed.

Pay Rate:

The pay range below is provided in compliance with state/city specific laws. This pay range applies to this location. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.

• $65,000-80,000 per year based on experience, plus incentives

Benefits Include

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401K & Profit Sharing Plan
• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability
• Training Opportunities
• Basic & Optional Life Insurance
• Employee Discount

Who we Are... 

Founded in 1911, Blick Art Materials is in its third generation of family ownership, and is the largest and oldest provider of art supplies in the United States. 

Our Mission... 

At Blick Art Materials, our family owners and dedicated staff support the Visual Art Community by providing the widest selection of art supplies at the lowest prices. With extraordinary service and integrity, we strive to provide artists, educators, students, and our employees with the tools, assistance, and training they need to grow, innovate, and reach their creative potential.