**Champions Do More** At Crash Champions, We Believe the Difference is Trust. Crash Champions is the one of the fastest growing and most exciting brands in the collision repair industry. The company is the largest founder-led multi-shop operator (MSO) of high-quality collision repair service in the U.S., serving customers and business partners at more than 600 state-of-the-art repair centers in 36 states across the U.S. Crash Champions was founded in 1999 as a single Chicago repair center by industry veteran and 2022 MSO Executive of the Year, Matt Ebert. For more information, and to locate a local repair center, visit www.crashchampions.com. **Responsibilities** **This hybrid position is located at our corporate office in Westmont, IL and requires 3 days a week onsite.** Crash Champions is looking for a talented and motivated individual to be a key player in the build out of the Accounting Department. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for ensuring and maintaining effective and accurate controls & reporting over their assigned Balance Sheet accounts. This teammate will be responsible for preparing regular and ad hoc reporting of various functions including our property accounting. This would include identifying and implementing changes to continuously drive best in class processes, working cross functionally across the organization. **General Ledger Management:** + Oversee the general ledger and ensure all transactions are accurately recorded. + Conduct regular account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies. **Budgeting and Forecasting:** + Collaborate with department heads to develop and monitor annual budgets. + Assist in the preparation of financial forecasts. **Internal Controls:** + Implement and monitor internal control procedures to safeguard company assets. + Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures. **Audit Support:** + Coordinate and support internal and external audits. + Prepare audit schedules and respond to auditor inquiries. **Process Improvement:** + Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices. + Streamline accounting processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy. **Financial Reporting:** + Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). + Provide meaningful variance analysis and insights to senior management. **Qualifications** + Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Accounting or Finance + Strong communicator, capable of working with peers and senior management + Strong analytical thinker + Independent, self-starter that works well in team environment + Capable of quickly adapting to change + Proficiency in MS Office products – intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Excel + Strong attention to detail + Deep understanding of internal controls and segregation of duties + Ability to work cross functionally and act as a liaison with all levels or organization and external business partnerships + Ability to adapt in fast-paced environments + Debt/Lender management preferred + Previous private equity experience a plus **Benefits** + Competitive pay + Weekly Paychecks + 401K with company match + Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance + Additional elective benefits Submit a Referral **Job Post Information* : Posted Date** _3 weeks ago_ _(10/18/2024 11:49 AM)_ **_Job ID_** _2024-9655_ **_\# of Openings_** _1_ **_Category_** _Accounting/Finance_ **_Prioritization_** _Tier 2 – Staffing Needs_ **_Location : Address_** _601 Oakmont Lane_ **_Posting Location : City_** _Westmont_ **_Posting Location : State/Province_** _IL_ **_Location : Postal Code_** _60559_