Senior Bookkeeper

**Role:** Senior Bookkeeper **Company:** Würth Baer Supply Company **Job Type:** Full Time – Onsite (non\-remote/non\-hybrid) – Direct Hire (no agencies/no contracts) **Schedule:** Monday\-Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm **Location:** 909 Forest Edge Dr – Vernon Hills, IL 60061 **Schedule:** Monday\-Friday **Compensation:** $50k to $60k annual salary based on experience **Position Summary** **Würth Baer Supply Company** is seeking a detail\-oriented **Senior Bookkeeper** to support the day\-to\-day accounting operations of our growing organization. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month\-end close activities, reconciling accounts, and ensuring the integrity of financial data. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and enjoys working in a collaborative, fast\-paced environment. **Essential Responsibilities** * Prepare and post journal entries * Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and intercompany accounts * Assist with month\-end and year\-end closing processes * Ensure financial records are accurate and up to date * Process and reconcile expense reports * Assist with sales tax filings and other regulatory reporting as needed * Research and resolve accounting discrepancies in a timely manner * Maintain organized accounting records and supporting documentation * Collaborate with internal departments and external auditors as needed * Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiencies * Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned **Qualifications** * 1–2\+ years of bookkeeping, accounting, or related financial experience * Understanding of GAAP * Experience with bank reconciliations, journal entries, and month\-end close * Strong Microsoft Excel skills * Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills * Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines * Strong communication and problem\-solving abilities * Ability to work independently and as part of a team **Preferred Qualifications** * Experience managing the full accounting cycle * Experience within a manufacturing, distribution, or wholesale environment * Experience with **SAP** is a plus * Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent work experience) **Excellent Culture:** This is a company where you can be yourself with a fun and upbeat culture. **Long\-Tenured Employees:** Many of our employees have been here for 15 to 30\+ years. **Room for Growth:** Würth Baer Supply Company is part of the Würth Group of Germany, a privately held company netting over $20 billion annually with a long legacy of promoting from within. **Comfortable Interview Process:** Conversational and transparent. **We offer the following employee benefits:** * Bundled consumer\-driven Medical (Blue Cross Blue Shield), Dental (Aetna), and Vision (VSP) pricing. New hires receive full access to benefits the 1st of the month