Staff Accountant

Company Overview

Intertape Polymer Group (IPG) is a dynamic multinational organization that prides itself on its corporate culture of a family atmosphere that meets high achieving company performance. We are known for our competitive salaries and benefits packages and our emphasis on putting people first. Founded in 1982, and now grown to over $1.5B in sales worldwide, IPG focuses on growth through organic and strategic means. Our diversified product lines support our mission to be the world leader in packaging and protective solutions. Come join the IPG family today!

Position Purpose

Perform a variety of accounting assignments within a Business Unit or functional area of responsibility. Record and report financial transactions, reconcile accounts, and ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley control requirements. Produce accurate and timely financial statements as needed. Maintain and identify opportunities to enhance internal controls and support regulatory compliance and business planning by performing analyses. Work closely with other departments and business units regarding accounting activities.

Principle Accountabilities

• Support and participate in the monthly financial statement close process for Business Unit or functional area of responsibility, ensuring that all financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely as well as analyzing and reviewing financial statements and variances. Consult and liaise with operating unit finance personnel on accounting issues.
• Assist with AP & AR Duties as assigned.
• Prepare, review and analyze account reconciliations for companies and/or designated functions within Business Unit or functional area of responsibility. Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley control requirements.
• Prepare the monthly reporting packages, including analysis of current actual results to prior period actual results for use in internal and external reporting.
• Related tasks as requested by supervisor.

Position Scope

• Perform day-to-day activities associated with the monthly financial statement close process.
• Ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
• Manage AR/AP processes
• Proactively notify Controller of any accounting/reporting issues or concerns.
• Work closely with other departments and Business Units regarding accounting activities.
• Work output has considerable impact on the work of other financial functions, reporting and decision-making processes. Impact on earnings focuses on appropriate utilization / development of resources.
• Work with various parties, both within the Controller's Group as well as other areas of the company, to accomplish goals, resolve issues and enhance and improve processes. Contact with others requires tact and persuasiveness.
• Work is varied and somewhat difficult in nature, but usually involves limited responsibility. Requires moderate exercise of judgment, initiative, and ingenuity to select the most appropriate course of action.
• May participate in planning processes at project and departmental level.
• This position is open to a hybrid schedule 2-3 days onsite at our Schaumburg location.
• Work under minimal supervision.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent
• 2-3 years of related experience
• Demonstrated technical knowledge and understanding of Accounting theory, principles, practices, and regulations including FASB/GAAP and SOX compliance
• Understands requirements for documentation in work papers, disclosures, and memos; demonstrated ability to document a broad range of technical issues.
• Demonstrated successful use of technology to improve process efficiency.
• Effective teambuilding and leaderships skills
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Commitment to highest standards of quality and integrity
• Exude a high degree of professionalism and treats others with respect.
• Must be organized and able to handle multiple projects and possess an understanding of the responsibilities of how multiple business units work together to present a single, unified look and message.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be detail oriented, results driven and conscientious.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• CPA/CMA or equivalent