Corporate Accountant

Chicago, IL

The role is based in our Chicago office, which is in the former warehouse district of Fulton Market, Chicago’s lively West Loop area, which is now a hip corporate and entertainment area known for creative global and modern American restaurants, we have easy access to public transport, great restaurants, and an awesome office roof deck. You will join a highly effective, caring team in an office full of natural light, bikes, and donuts! Meet your teammates for a lakefront ride, yoga on the rooftop, or lunch on the balcony in between all the fun. Not all SRAM employees are cyclists, but we all have a passion for creating our world class products. Enjoy a work environment focused on peer collaboration, continuous improvement, and hands-on creation of high-quality, robust bike components

In this role, you will be a key resource on the finance team through contributions to the general ledger closing process, leading transactional processes and participating in improvement projects .

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of global finance and general ledger reporting structure.
• Perform as a key resource in the month end close process.
• Prepare monthly general ledger account reconciliations.
• Lead certain ongoing processes including vendor management.
• Support administration of corporate card program and expense reporting software and related company policies.
• Assist with the external financial statement audit.
• Participate in process improvement projects within the finance team.
• Reports to Senior Corporate Accountant, Assisting the Accounting Director, Tax Director, and other finance managers with cross-functional and compliance-based projects
  
  

Qualifications

• BS in Accounting, Masters preferred.
• 1 year Accounting and Finance experience preferred, internship experience included.
• CPA eligibility required.
• Strong understanding of accounting theory and practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of US GAAP, including willingness to research and resolve accounting applications.
• Proficient in ERP software (SAP preferred) and Microsoft suite of products.
• Experience with expense reporting and invoice processing software (Concur preferred).
  
  

About Sram

SRAM, LLC is one of the world's largest suppliers of components to the bike industry. Established in Chicago in 1987, SRAM continues to promote cycling through its products, its advocacy, and its employees who are dedicated to improving the cycling experience.

Today, SRAM employs more than 3,000+ employees, 20+ locations and 9+ countries. SRAM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.