Accountant Jobs in Chicago, IL

Crystal Clean (CC) is one of the nation’s leading privately held companies in the environmental waste services industry. We are seeking highly motivated individuals with a strong work ethic to join our rapidly growing company. Crystal Clean offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

Purpose

The Manger – Accounting Oil / Industrial Services assists in overseeing the accounting, controlling, and financial analysis for Crystal Clean’s Oil & Industrial Services (IFS) segments. This role manages the periodic accounting close process for the segments, leads the financial analysis of the segments, has primary responsibility for the accounting and analysis of certain Company-wide expense items, plays a key role in the audit, assists with the implementation of new accounting standards, and participates in other accounting, analytical, and special projects on a regular basis.

Essential Duties:

• Supervises and provides leadership to 3 direct reports, 2 Accountants and 1 senior accountant.
• Leads the period-end accounting close process for Oil & IFS segments, including additional close processes at quarter-end and year-end
• Manages the accounting for Oil Business inventory, including the per-unit cost build-up for several raw material, work-in-process, and finished goods inventory articles
• Manages the transportation accounting and analysis
• Ensures allocations are accurate and updated at least annually
• Prepares monthly summaries and KPIs for executive distribution
• Works closely with other functions, including others within accounting, to ensure all transactions are recorded in the correct fiscal period and in accordance with US GAAP accounting standards
• Contributes to the preparation and review of materials for quarterly Board of Directors meetings
• Helps draft commentary related to the Oil & IFS segments for monthly management meetings
• Collaborates with functional leaders and the Segment Controller to help create the annual budget for the Oil & IFS segments, and helps support the quarterly forecasting process
• Analyzes the performance of specific locations and the total segment to support business decision-making, maximizing profit, and driving operational efficiencies
• Devises and implements process improvements to increase efficiencies and enhance internal controls around processes within the function
• Plays a key role in the annual external audit, quarterly reviews, and controls testing by preparing audit requests and working with the auditors to explain and document various transactions, business processes, and internal controls
• Together with other accounting leadership, helps lead the Company’s implementation of new accounting standards
• Oversees accounting functions for the Indianapolis Re-refinery and is expected to travel for site visits quarterly during the year to gain a thorough understanding of the business and its daily functions.

Requirements: Position Qualification

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Core Competencies:

• Capability to conform to established schedules and deadlines
• Ability to read and comprehend detailed financial statements
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Present a positive image of Crystal Clean to fellow employees, external contacts, and the general public

Work Experience:

• 8-12 years of experience in a related field such as accounting, audit, finance, business unit controllership, etc.

Education, Certificates, Licenses, or Designations:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or in-progress a plus

Specific Skills:

• Strong foundation in US GAAP accounting
• Ability to supervise employees based at another HC location/geography
• Effective leadership, mentoring, and supervisory skills
• Business analytics and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work cross-functionally with non-accounting individuals/teams
• The ability and desire to be a team player is crucial
• Ability to grasp new concepts quickly
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Proficient other Microsoft Office applications
• NetSuite experience a plus
• Strong written and oral communication skills are mandatory

Crystal Clean LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Crystal Clean expressly values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourages the applications of individuals from diverse backgrounds, so that Crystal Clean reflects the communities and customers that we serve.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $100,000 - $120,000, and includes benefits such as the following:

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement