Senior Accountant (Hybrid Work Schedule)

About Parts Town

As the fastest-growing distributor of restaurant equipment, HVAC and residential appliance parts, Parts Town does things a little differently. We prioritize our Core Values, with safety as the first priority. We also look for unique enthusiasm, high integrity, and the courage to embrace change. We're proud that our workplace has been recognized for its growth and innovation on the Inc. 5000 list 15 years in a row and the Crain's Fast 50 list ten times. We are honored to be voted by our Chicagoland team as a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace for the last four years.

If you're ready to roll up your sleeves, go above and beyond, and put your ambition to work, all while having some fun, let's chat — Apply Today!

Perks

• Parts Town Pride — check out our virtual tour and culture!
• Hybrid work schedule
• Team member appreciation events and recognition programs
• Volunteer opportunities
• Monthly IT stipend
• Casual dress code
• On-demand pay options: Access your pay as you earn it, to cover unexpected or even everyday expenses
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with match, employee assistance programs, paid time off, paid sick time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and professional development opportunities.

The Job at a Glance

As a Senior Accountant, you will support the Senior Director of Technical Accounting and Parts Town Unlimited Finance team. You'll support the month-end close and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. This role focuses on balance sheet ownership, journal entry preparation and review, and analysis of financial results. You'll help drive process improvement, enhance the quality of financial reporting, and support the preparation of consolidated financial statements in a fun, fast‑paced, collaborative environment!

A Typical Day

• Support the monthly close process, including preparation and posting of journal entries and completion of balance sheet reconciliations
• Record and reconcile debt activity, including borrowings, repayments, and interest expense, ensuring accuracy and alignment with supporting schedules
• Assist with Asset-Based Lending (ABL) reporting, including preparation and analysis of Borrowing Base Certificates (BBC)
• Manage and coordinate the company-wide intercompany reconciliation process, including intercompany AR/AP, cash sweep activity, and intercompany sales (ensuring timely resolution of variances across entities)
• Manage and reconcile various billing processes, including benefits, insurance, and other vendor-related allocations
• Support interim and year-end external audits, including preparation of schedules and responding to auditor requests
• Partner with cross-functional teams (FP&A, Tax, Treasury) to support financial reporting and analysis

To Land This Opportunity

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook (bonus points if you have experience with SAP, OneStream, or other ERP/consolidation tools)
• Close attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Strong time management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines
• Proactive self-starter that learns and adapts quickly in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Comprehensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 1 year of relevant accounting experience (CPA or progress toward certification is preferred)
• Quality, high-speed internet connection at home
• All-star communication skills and proficiency in English (both written and verbal)
• Ability to work a schedule of M-F 8:00 AM -- 5:00 PM (CST) with flexibility to adjust to different hours as needed

About Your Future Team

Our team is small but mighty (and growing)! We're a team of driven, smart, humble, and curious individuals. Everyone rolls up their sleeves and does whatever it takes to deliver our projects. We can geek out about Accounting and hope that you do too! Fair warning - we get a little too excited about clean reconciliations and a perfectly tied-out model.

At Parts Town, we value transparency and are committed to ensuring our team members feel appreciated and supported. We prioritize our positive workplace culture where collaboration, growth, and work-life balance are celebrated.

Parts Town welcomes diversity and as an equal opportunity employer all qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

We are an E-Verify employer.

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