Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Who we are:

Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together - a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.

With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.

Who we are looking for:

We are currently searching for a Staff Accountant to be based out of our Harvey, IL facility. Reporting to the Senior Manager - Accounting Shared Services, this role will be responsible for preparing and completing the month end financial close process including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and corporate supplemental reporting templates and compliance reporting in accordance with US GAAP, performing budget, forecast and analysis activities for select strategic business units, and analyzing results and report variances against budget and expectations.

What you'll do:

• Tracks spend by capital projects
• Places fixed assets transactions from property records through entry in GBA
• Performs book journal entries
• Reconciles of General Ledger accounts
• Completes all supplemental schedules / checkbooks
• Performs SOX control activities
• Assists with internal/External audits as required

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting
• 1-3 years of accounting experience
• Excellent computer skills including Excel, Access, and data query tools
• Experience with JD Edwards, AS400 and Hyperion preferred
• Solid understanding of US GAAP
• Capacity to perform at a high level in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Within 3 Months you'll

• Complete your Atkore immersion plan
• Develop relationships with Shared Services team other key personnel
• Learned fundamentals of JDE and other software related to role

Within 6 Months you'll

• Take full responsibility for tracking spend by capital project
• Take full responsibility for placing assets in service in a timely manner
• Take full responsibility for all journal entries related to fixed assets
• Take full responsibility for all reconciliations related to fixed assets
• Take full responsibility for completing supplemental reporting templates

Within 12 months you'll

• Be able to respond to all audit requests relating to fixed assets
• Be subject matter expert in your processes and procedures
• Be able to provide suggestions for process improvements
• Be able to take on more responsibilities as needed

Atkore is a five-time Great Place to Work certified company and a four-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! We're committed to creating an engaged, aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results and stays focused on being standout leaders. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors consistent with our core values.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay for this position is $52,880 - $72,710. Placement in the range depends on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs and may change over time. Other compensation may include, but not limited to, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, stock, and other incentives.

Benefits available include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Any leave required under federal, state, or local law

Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements.

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.