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Senior Accountant – Goodfield, IL

About Us

At Vermeer Midwest, we’re not your average equipment dealership. We’re a family-owned company built on strong values, hard work, and a team-first culture. Every day, our people roll up their sleeves and make a real impact—for each other, our customers, and our communities. If you're ready to be Equipped to Do More, we’d love to meet you.

Salary: $83,000-$88,000 annually

Work Schedule: 

• Day Shift 
• Monday - Friday 

Benefits

• Medical PPO Plan
• Dental & Vision PPO Plans
• 401(K)
• Profit Sharing
• Company provided life insurance
• Company provided long & short-term disability
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation
• Sick Days
• Flexibility

Job Summary

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for supporting the organization’s financial reporting, general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, tax payment processes, internal controls, and audit preparation. This position plays a key role in ensuring accurate financial records, timely reporting, compliance with GAAP, and effective accounting processes. The Senior Accountant works closely with Finance leadership and cross-functional departments to research discrepancies, resolve accounting issues, and support budgeting, forecasting, and special projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate financial reports, departmental reports, and related financial analysis.
• Maintain compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), internal accounting policies, procedures, and controls.
• Perform monthly general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations, including accruals, allocations, whole goods inventory, and other assigned accounts.
• Research reconciling items, resolve discrepancies, and coordinate with other departments to obtain supporting transaction information.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, gathering documentation, and responding to auditor requests.
• Maintain, evaluate, and improve accounting procedures, workflows, and internal controls.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather financial data and resolve accounting or reporting issues.
• Manage outgoing electronic payments, including review and approval of payments.
• Monitor federal tax payment requirements, submit payments to the IRS, and prepare and file applicable returns including Forms 720 and 2290.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Provide backup support for other finance and accounting functions as needed.
• Assist with special projects, process improvements, and ad hoc management requests

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Four (4) to six (6) years of progressive accounting or finance experience preferred.
• Prior audit experience preferred.
• Experience with accounting systems, financial reporting tools, or ERP systems preferred.
• Experience working in a dealership, equipment, inventory-based, or multi-location business environment preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP and financial statement preparation required.
• Demonstrated experience performing reconciliations, journal entries, and internal controls required.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing financial information and communicating findings clearly required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, reliable work.
• Ability to prioritize workload, adapt to changing priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills, with the ability to analyze issues and recommend effective solutions.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify, research, and resolve discrepancies.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members, managers, auditors, and other departments.
• Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify process efficiencies.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, the internet, and accounting software.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Minimal local travel may be required

Vermeer Midwest provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.