Staff Accountant at Zekelman Industries in Chicago, IL

About the Role

As a Staff Accountant at Zekelman Industries, you will play a key role in overseeing day-to-day operational accounting activities for assigned manufacturing and company locations. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of accounting practices, while providing the opportunity to directly support accurate financial reporting and compliance initiatives.

You will collaborate closely with plant management and cross-functional teams to ensure financial transactions, reporting, reconciliations, and month-end close activities are completed accurately and efficiently. This is a full-time, onsite role located in [Location].

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and is eager to contribute to a growing manufacturing organization.

What You’ll Do

• Provide direct finance support to plant management and operational teams as needed.
• Maintain and reconcile fixed asset ledgers, including depreciation schedules and capital project reporting.
• Perform daily bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Manage cross charges between assigned companies and other Zekelman entities.
• Review and investigate inventory values and process corrections with supporting audit documentation.
• Support compliance with internal controls and assist with internal and external audits.
• Lead monthly financial close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, analytics, commentary, and reporting.
• Prepare budgeting and forecasting reports in collaboration with plant management teams.
• Generate ad hoc financial reports and analyses as required.
• Support the annual external audit process and provide requested documentation.
• Lead and promote healthy and safe work practices as required by regulatory agencies and Company policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Who You Are

• 2+ years of accounting or analytical experience, preferably within manufacturing or finance environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred.
• Professional accounting designation or final-year candidate preferred.
• Experience with SAP preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to maintain regular, full-time, predictable onsite attendance.

What You’ll Get

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, loyalty awards, and much more:

• Competitive Compensation
• Bonus Plan & Profit-Sharing Opportunities
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Employee Loyalty Awards

Comp Range - $60,000 - $80,000