JOB SUMMARY 

With over 50 years of proven performance, Zonatherm Products and ThermFlo provide complete, end-to-end solutions for essential and mission critical power and cooling systems serving industries from data centers, hospitals and municipalities to industrial and commercial facilities. From initial planning and expert guidance to custom equipment, system design, installation, and ongoing support, we deliver a fully integrated approach that keeps operations running  

smoothly. 

We are seeking a highly motivated Staff Accountant II with progressive experience in accounting and financial analysis, within small to mid-sized businesses. The Staff Accountant II is responsible for leading accounting and the financial information of our two sister companies and plays a critical role in both accounting operations and financial planning & analysis (FP&A). This role is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment and is eager to make a measurable impact on business performance.  

Reporting directly to the Accounting Manager, the target candidate for this role is a strong communicator, and an experienced accountant who will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial infrastructure that supports our long-term success through process improvement and modernization of the financial department. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Responsible for initial and timely account analysis and reconciliations, including balance sheet & expense accounts. 
• Lead regular month-end accruals, reconciliations, and intercompany allocation in the general ledger system (NetSuite). 
• Proactively suggest, improve, and implement U.S. GAAP aligned standard operating procedures for process improvement, with demonstrated ability to audit past journal entries. 
• Lead core accounting operations, including preparation, and posting of journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations, ensuring full compliance with GAAP. 
• Analyze & compile clean, accurate, and reliable financial information. Responsibilities included preparing & maintaining accounting transactions, performing financial statement variance analysis, reconciling general ledger and subsidiary accounts, assisting internal & external audits, and any related work to ensure accurate data. 
• Prepare & communicate monthly financial statements & statistical reports in a timely manner-coordinating the month-end close process, producing financial & ad hoc reports, graphs, & schedules, and interpreting & guiding financial report users to understand the data. 
• Enhance reporting capabilities by modernizing tools, streamlining workflows, and strengthening internal controls. 
• Establish and enforce consistent accounting policies and procedures in alignment with corporate governance, regulatory standards, and evolving legislation. 
• Manage multi-state sales tax reporting, reconciliation, and payments for multiple entities, ensuring accurate and timely compliance with federal and state requirements. 
• Protect company assets by implementing robust internal controls and driving accountability across financial operations. 
• Partner in strategic planning and collaborate with leadership on financial planning and analysis, including budgets, forecasts, and rolling cash flow projections. 

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Comprehends and adheres to all safety, quality, and Company guidelines specified in the Employee Handbook, the safety policy manuals, quality procedures or any official Company documents. 
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 
• Experience: Requires 3-5 years of professional accounting experience at a Staff Accountant level with a U.S. GAAP reporting financial institution with involvement in U.S. filings. 
• Communication Skills: Exemplary verbal and written communication skills and ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences and the ability to convey complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders. 
• Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of banking processes and financial data analysis and working knowledge of national and local tax regulations and compliance reporting. 
• Technical Skills: Ability to manage data across reporting systems with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Process Improvement: History of process improvement and ability to communicate complex financial information to managers and leaders, and proven ability to independently manage accounting functions and deliver accurate, timely results. 
• Computer Skills: Proficient in NetSuite and Avalara or equivalent ERP and payment management systems and Microsoft Office Suite. 
• Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no direct reports or supervisor responsibilities. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Education: Master’s degree in finance or professional Certification such as Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, or Chartered Accountant. 
• Advanced Excel: Advanced Excel skills (financial modeling and SQL) 
• Software: NetSuite, Avalara, Visio proficiency. 
• Financial Experience: 5+ years of experience in financial reporting and producing financial reports for executive leadership. 

WORK AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Driving/Travel Responsibilities: This position requires occasional travel. Efforts are primarily focused within the Chicagoland area/tristate region. 
• Physical Demands: This position requires the ability to operate within an office environment and occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Reasonable accommodations will be provided aligned with current federal and state regulations upon request. 
• Work Environment: This position will be working in a professional office. 
• Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: This is a salaried, full-time position operating Monday-Friday with occasional evening and weekend requirements in the case of organizational or regulatory emergencies. 

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 prior notice. 

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