Accountant 1

Posted:
9/16/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Chicago, Illinois, United States ⋅ Illinois, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior

Field(s):
Accounting

Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: MEI) is seeking a highly motivated individual for a position as an Accountant 1. You will be part of the U.S. Accounting Shared Services group based in Chicago, IL at its Corporate office near O’Hare where you will maintain financial records and ensure that financial transactions are properly recorded. 

The position is located at our Chicago Corporate office near O’Hare International Airport. We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.  

Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: MEI) a global technology company that designs, engineers, and manufactures custom-engineered mechatronic products for a variety of industries. At Methode, our core values shape the way we work and collaborate with each other. We are a purpose-driven company, and value every member of our workforce. We challenge our workforce to continually develop new ideas that anticipate and address our customers’ needs and we continually strive to “Find a Better Way” to improve our products, services, and processes to increase our efficiency as well as the value we provide to our customers.

Responsibilities:

  • Ensures the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconciles subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger

  • Prepares balance sheets, profit/loss statements, and other financial reports

  • Maintains Corporate fixed asset system including tracking

  • Assist with the monthly intercompany reconciliations for all global divisions

  • Assist with month/quarter/year-end close (prepare journal entries, perform account reconciliations on various accounts, etc.)

  • Assist with quarterly and year-end audit requests from external auditors

  • Assist with special projects and miscellaneous assignments as required, including financial and individual account analysis

  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

  • 1+ years of experience in general accounting functions

  • Experience with publicly held, manufacturing facilities a plus

  • Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) experience a plus

  • Proficient with Excel and Word

  • A strong understanding of accounting fundamentals required

  • Ability to lift and/or move up to 15 pounds

Methode Electronics is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics per the EEO Poster available here . If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call (708) 867-6777 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.