Staff Accountant

Job Title : Staff Accountant

Location : Downers Grove, IL (Hybrid)

About the Company :

IPS Corporation is a global, market-leading provider of solvent cements, adhesives and specialized plumbing products for a broad range of construction, industrial, and manufacturing applications. Established in 1954 as the original inventor of solvent cement for PVC pipe applications, IPS has grown dramatically over the past 70+ years. Today with its three operating companies, Weld-On, IPS Adhesives and Water-Tite, we have 15 manufacturing plants and 21 distribution centers supporting sales to a diverse set of end markets in 85 countries. Our leading brands include Christy's®, FloodStop®, Roof Top Blox®, Tough Pans®, SCIGRIP ®, Unika®, E-Z Weld®, Weld-All®, and Weld-On®.

About the Role :

The Staff Accountant plays a pivotal role in our finance team, contributing to the management of several systems and company ledgers, financial transactions, preparing comprehensive reports, and ensuring strict adherence to accounting principles and company policies. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in accounting principles and able to work comfortably with numbers and attention to detail. They will strive to understand the organization to interact effectively with and provide assistance to all levels of the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Month-End Close Activities

• Prepare and post recurring journal entries
• Prepare accruals for AP, tax, audit, IT, and professional fees
• Ensure BOD fees are properly expensed
• Prepare reconciliations
• Support audit requests and documentation

Fixed Assets & Capital Projects

Lease Accounting

Intangibles & Prepaid Amortization

Required Experience :

Preferred Experience :

Our Offer :

We're a rapidly growing midsized company with a customer-centric mentality operating fast and lean. We think big, embrace problem solving, and believe our proven business system gives us a competitive edge in the markets we play. Through experience in this role, mentoring and via formal instruction, we will grow your career and develop you based off your strengths and interests.

A career with IPS Corporation will push you and challenge you, providing growth opportunities and the prospects to advance your career. If you are a driven performer, you will work with committed, like-minded people, giving you the support to reach your full potential.

Salary Range : $68,000 - $73,000