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We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Staff Accountant to support financial operations, including billing, payment application, account reconciliation, and customer communication. This role will lead the monthly close activities, inventory transactions, and preparation of internal financial reports.

Responsibilities

. Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial schedules

• Execute the monthly financial close processes
• Work closely with Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions, providing hands-on support to ensure timely and accurate billing, collections, vendor payments, and reconciliations
• Assist with resolution of AR and AP issues and step in as needed to support daily operations in a small-team environment
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and ensure compliance with GAAP
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Assist with ad hoc financial analysis and special projects

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance 

5+ years of progressive accounting experience

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards
• Proficiency in Excel (advanced formulas, reconciliations, etc.)
• CPA or CPA-eligible strongly preferred
• Experience with Sage X3 a plus

Skills & Competencies

• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of processes
• Clear and professional communication skills
• Problem-solving mindset with a continuous improvement approach
• Comfortable balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

About Avlon Industries, Inc.

Avlon is where the magic of science ? meets the art of style ?, creating haircare products as unique as every individual. Avlon's portfolio boasts the revolutionary brands - As I Am, KeraCare, Uberliss, Affirm, FiberGuard, Texture Release, Ferm, and MoisturColor. Born from endless creativity and passion for innovation, these brands are changing the hair game one strand at a time. ??Avlon believes every hair strand deserves the royal treatment ?. Using a unique blend of high-tech science ? and Mother Nature's best ?, Avlon ensures everyone's hair gets to shine its brightest. ?But Avlon isn't just about creating products; it's about revolutionizing haircare. With a mission to highlight the beauty in every curl, wave, and straight strand, Avlon empowers everyone to strut their stuff with confidence. ????????Founded in 1984, Avlon is a family owned Professional Haircare/Personal Care manufacturer located in Melrose Park, IL. Departments include Manufacturing, Filling, Warehouse, Research & Development, Marketing, Sales, Shipping, MIS, and Human Resources. Leadership prides themselves on less levels of bureaucracy...which means products and information move faster allowing the organization to run cleaner and less chaotic?

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