{"id":832621,"url":"https://alion.io/job/formerra-accountant-2","title":"Accountant","company":{"id":673467,"name":"Formerra","domain":"formerra.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/formerra","size_band":"201-500","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Greenhouse","truth_index":null},"role":"Finance","role_family":"Finance","seniority":"junior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Romeoville, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":32000,"max_usd":85000,"period":"year","method":"global_role_cell_scaled_by_country","sample_n":1489},"experience_years_min":2,"visa_sponsorship":true,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Excel","optional":false},{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-07-15T18:43:38Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-23","last_verified_at":"2026-09-29T21:05:24Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":76,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":76},"description":"Who We Are \nFormerra is a preeminent distributor of engineered materials, connecting the world’s leading polymer producers with thousands of OEMs and brand owners across healthcare, consumer, industrial, and mobility markets. Powered by technical and commercial expertise, it brings a distinctive combination of portfolio depth, supply chain strength, industry knowledge, service, leading ecommerce capabilities, and ingenuity. The experienced Formerra team helps customers across multiple industries to design, select, process, and develop products in new and better ways - driving improved performance, productivity, reliability, and sustainability. To learn more, visit www.formerra.com. \nFormerra leads in the market with the following key capabilities: \nProblem-solving mindset, based on ingenuity and backed by a skilled and experienced commercial team that brings differentiated insights across markets including healthcare, consumer, industrial and mobility\nExpansive material portfolio, including engineering thermoplastics and traditional polymers across leading material brands \nIntegrated, long-standing relationships with leading, global suppliers \nUnparalleled and highly specialized technical, processing, and design support \nRegulatory-compliant material support and expertise \nPosition Summary\nThe Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the Company's accounting and financial reporting processes through timely and accurate execution of month-end close activities, general ledger journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, accounts payable support, and tax-related accounting activities. This position reports to the Assistant Corporate Controller and works closely with the broader Finance team to ensure the integrity of financial records, compliance with company policies, and continuous improvement of accounting processes.\nThe ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, proactive, and eager to develop professionally within a growing finance organization. Accounting experience is preferred, but candidates with the required education and strong foundational accounting knowledge will be considered.\nLocation Requirement: This role is considered hybrid, and candidates must be within a commutable distance to our Romeoville office for 3 days a week.\nKey Responsibilities\nPrepare and post general ledger journal entries to support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities.\nMaintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, including cash, recurring accruals, prepaid expenses, and other assigned accounts.\nPrepare and maintain complete account reconciliation packages, including supporting schedules, aging analyses, and documented conclusions for management review.\nPerform account analysis and support preparation of monthly close schedules.\nMaintain fixed asset records and supporting schedules, including additions, disposals, transfers, depreciation calculations, and periodic asset reconciliations.\nProvide support and backup coverage for Accounts Payable activities as needed.\nCollaborate with Purchasing, Operations, and other internal teams to resolve discrepancies impacting financial reporting.\nAssist with gathering information and preparing schedules required for tax filings and tax-related accounting entries.\nSupport annual audits and other internal or external compliance-related requests.\nEnsure financial transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with company policies and GAAP.\nAssist with preparation of monthly financial reporting packages and supporting schedules.\nSupport internal control procedures, including documentation, evidence retention, and timely completion of assigned controls.\nIdentify opportunities to improve close, reconciliation, AP support, and reporting processes.\nAssist with ERP system initiatives, enhancements, testing, and data validation activities, as needed.\nSupport continuous improvement efforts related to accounting processes, documentation, and reporting accuracy.\nQualifications\nRequired\nBachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.\n2+ years of relevant accounting experience.\nPreferred\nExperience with month-end close processes, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, accounts payable, or tax support preferred.\nCore Competencies & Skills\nUnderstanding of basic accounting principles and GAAP.\nProficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.\nExperience with ERP systems, such as SAP or similar systems, preferred.\nStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.\nHigh level of accuracy, attention to detail, and commitment to meeting deadlines.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills.\nAbility to work effectively in a team environment and partner with cross-functional stakeholders.\nAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while delivering high-quality results.\nDisclaimers: \nLegal authorization to work in the specified country is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.\nThe above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.\nIt is the policy of Formerra that all employees are employed at the will of Formerra for an indefinite period and are subject to termination at any time, for any reason, with or without cause or notice. At the same time, employees may terminate their employment at any time and for any reason.\nEqual Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract.\nNOTICE: Formerra is committed to ensuring a fair and legitimate recruitment process. We want to alert job applicants to the potential risk of recruitment scams and encourage caution when responding to unsolicited job postings or communications. If you receive a job offer without having explicitly applied through our website or a legitimate job board, please be wary. We will never request sensitive personal information-such as your Social Security number, birth date, or banking details-via email. 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