Fictiv · Schaumburg, IL

Accounting Associate at Fictiv — Schaumburg, IL

Full-timeSchaumburg, IL$50,000–$65,000/yearPosted 2026-07-13Apply on Greenhouse
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About MISUMI Americas

Impact of the role

The Accounting Associate is responsible for day-to-day general accounting and payables functions, supporting and coordinating the work of the finance department, including AP, travel and expense administration, month-end and year-end closing, financial audit support, and tax/J-Sox compliance.

Areas of Responsibility

  • Process vendor invoices and employee expense reports through the AP workflow, including GL coding, approval routing, and payment preparation
  • Administer the travel and expense program, including corporate card reconciliation and posting
  • Prepare recurring journal entries, including accruals and prepaid expense schedules, with complete supporting documentation
  • Perform bank reconciliations and assist with daily cash activity
  • Partner with departments across the organization each month to ensure accurate posting of inventory and receivables
  • Support supervisors and senior leadership with expense inquiries, account research, ad hoc reporting, and other duties and projects as assigned
  • Support monthly and year-end close activities according to the close calendar
  • Assist with intercompany billing and reconciliation
  • Reconcile and analyze general ledger balances monthly, including cash and accounts payable accounts
  • Support financial audits and J-Sox compliance, including maintaining process documentation for assigned tasks
  • Support the tax team with ongoing tax compliance activities and related data requests
  • Identify and recommend process improvements within the AP and close functions
  • Maintain and contribute to the QMS

Desired Traits, Qualifications, Education & Experience Equivalency

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of 1–2 years of accounting experience handling payables and monthly/year-end closings
  • Proficient in MS Excel, including pivot tables and lookup functions (XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP), MS Word, and automated accounting systems
  • Exceptional analytical, computer, and organizational skills
  • Excellent attention to detail, with a habit of documenting procedures and maintaining clean supporting workpapers
  • Works well in a team environment and is able to cross-train as backup on team functions
  • Able to work with a diverse group of departments and stakeholders
  • Excellent communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • ERP accounting module experience a plus (SAP ideal)
  • Experience with T&E and AP automation platforms (Concur or similar)
  • Corporate card program administration experience (Amex or similar)
  • Intercompany accounting exposure
  • Familiarity with multi-currency transactions and foreign parent reporting; awareness of IFRS vs. US GAAP a plus
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

 Physical Demands (Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.)

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer (up to 8 hours per day)
  • Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, data entry, and operating standard office equipment (computer, 10-key, phone, copier/scanner)
  • Visual acuity sufficient for extended screen time and reviewing detailed financial documents, spreadsheets, and reports
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, in person and by phone/video
  • Occasionally lift and move files, boxes, or office materials up to 15–25 pounds (e.g., banker's boxes during audit prep or file retention work)
  • Occasional bending, reaching, and standing to access filing cabinets and storage areas

The compensation range for this role is $50,000 - $65,000 based on experience. 

We’re actively seeking teammates who:

  • Bring diverse perspectives and experience to our culture and company. 
  • Excel at being part of a strong, empathetic team.
  • Thrive in an environment emphasizing respect, honesty, collaboration, and growth.
  • Have an ‘always learning’ mindset that celebrates learning, not just wins. 
  • Help us continue to build a world-class organization that values the contributions of all of our teammates

Required skills

  • enterprise resource planning
  • typing
  • data entry
  • sox
  • excel
  • sap
  • gaap
  • communication
  • inventory management
  • billing