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Staff Accountant

SmartCare · Alslip, IL · Full time

Posted Oct 5, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you found an error in someone else's work. How did you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they correct problems tactfully and accurately without damaging relationships.

How have you helped prepare for an external audit?

What they are checking: Whether they keep documentation organized enough to support auditors and avoid findings.

Tell me about a process you improved in accounting. What changed?

What they are checking: Whether they look for ways to make closes faster or more accurate.

What would you do

A general ledger account does not reconcile and the difference is small. How far do you dig?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that small differences can hide bigger errors and know when to escalate.

It is close week and you have several deadlines on the same day. How do you prioritize?

What they are checking: Whether they manage time under pressure without letting accuracy slip.

About the work

Walk me through how you reconcile a bank account at month end.

What they are checking: Whether they have a reliable process for matching records and finding differences.

Explain an accrual you would record at month end and why it matters under GAAP.

What they are checking: Whether they understand matching expenses to the right period, a core GAAP concept.

Which accounting systems have you used, such as QuickBooks, Sage or NetSuite, and what did you do in them?

What they are checking: Whether they can get productive quickly in the company's software.

What Excel skills do you use most, such as lookups or pivot tables, and for what tasks?

What they are checking: Whether they can handle the data work behind reconciliations and reporting efficiently.

What experience do you have with sales tax or payroll filings?

What they are checking: Whether they understand compliance deadlines and the penalties for missing them.

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The full job description

As published by SmartCare.

Job Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Staff Accountant to join our finance team. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, assisting with month-end and year-end close, and supporting financial reporting. The ideal candidate is analytical, dependable, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities • Prepare and post journal entries. • Reconcile bank statements and general ledger accounts. • Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes. • Prepare financial reports and supporting schedules. • Maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable records as needed. • Analyze financial data and identify discrepancies. • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and audit preparation. • Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies. • Prepare sales tax, payroll, and other regulatory filings as required. • Support the accounting team with special projects and process improvements. • Maintain accurate and organized financial documentation. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. • 2–5 years of accounting experience preferred. • Strong understanding of GAAP. • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. • Experience with accounting software (such as QuickBooks, Sage, NetSuite, or Microsoft Dynamics) preferred. • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. • Ability to manage deadlines and maintain confidentiality. • CPA certification or progress toward CPA is a plus. About Smart Care Smart Care is a national repair and service provider for commercial foodservice, refrigeration, and cold storage equipment. Our offering of comprehensive mechanical services includes hot side cooking equipment, stand-alone refrigeration, specialty coffee and beverage, complex rack refrigeration and HVAC. Smart Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected class status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation with respect to Smart Care’s application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources department at HR@smartcaresolutions.com .

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