Staff Accountant

SUMMARY
SLWM, a tech-enabled, PE-backed marketing solutions provider, is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to support financial operations for our growing company. Based in Lombard, IL, this hybrid role offers both remote and in-office flexibility. With 4-7 years of experience, the ideal candidate will bring expertise in general ledger activities, month-end closings, and financial reporting to support SLWM’s innovative services across print, branded merchandise, and apparel. A CPA or CPA candidate is preferred to ensure GAAP compliance and accuracy in financial processes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• General Ledger Maintenance: Perform general ledger accounting functions, including reconciliations, journal entries, fixed assets, and month-end close processes.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepare accurate and timely financial reports and ad-hoc analysis to support management decision-making. Provide key clients with financial reporting for outsourced projects.
• Account Reconciliations: Perform detailed reconciliations of accounts, including cash, AR, AP, inventory, and accruals, ensuring the accuracy of financial data.
• Variance Analysis: Conduct variance analyses and identify trends, providing insights to support business strategies.
• Compliance & Internal Controls: Support compliance with GAAP standards and internal controls, working to maintain audit-readiness.
• Support Audits: Assist with all audit processes, preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries from our CPA firm and bank.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline and enhance accounting processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Additional Responsibilities: Provide back-up and support to other team members with cash flow management, treasury functions, business license filing, cash receipts and disbursements.  Other ad-hoc projects as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

• Experience: 4-7 years of experience in accounting, with strong general ledger and financial reporting skills.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Certification: CPA or active CPA candidate preferred.
• Skills:
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP) and ERP systems.
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
  • Strong analytical mindset with excellent communication skills to effectively present financial insights.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join SLWM?

SLWM offers a competitive compensation package, a suite of employee benefit options (health, dental, vison insurance, 401k with company match) and a collaborative work environment where you can grow professionally and contribute to strategic financial operations. This role will provide you with the opportunity to work alongside experienced leaders in a dynamic, PE-backed company, making a direct impact on the organization’s financial success.

SLWM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. SLWM does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS 

• Prior Full Cycle book-keeping or monthly general ledger experience
• Understanding of basic accounting principles
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, Outlook
• Professional Communication between internal and external contacts
• Ability to multi-task
• Good organizational skills

EDUCATION 
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

UNPLANNED ACTIVITIES:   Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending or standing on a stool as necessary.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear and sit.  The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 
This job operates in a professional office environment.  This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and fax machines.

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:
This is a full time, Exempt position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8:30 to 5:30.  More than 40 hours per week are required during peak times.