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MAT Holdings

Makes vehicle parts, air tools and fencing

Staff Accountant

Full-Time
$55k - $65k/yr
Junior
Bachelor's
Long Grove, IL, USA
In Person
AccountingFinancial Accounting

About the job

Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from a four-year college or university.
  • One to two years of experience in an accounting or finance role.
  • Excellent skills and knowledge of Microsoft Windows, with an emphasis on Excel.
  • Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
  • Ability to analyze unstructured problems and guide decision makers.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work independently or within a team.
  • Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities
  • Prepare journal entries for month-end accruals and reclassifications to ensure the completeness and accuracy of financial statements.
  • Reconcile general ledger account balances and compile general ledger account analysis reports.
  • Assist in maintaining fixed asset records.
  • Assist in preparing monthly financial reports.
  • Assist with the audit process.
  • Assist with the budget process.
  • Complete special projects as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • SAP experience.

About the company

MAT Holdings manufactures vehicle components and home improvement products for automakers, equipment makers, retailers and distributors. Its automotive businesses make cast iron parts, brake components and suspension systems, while its consumer operations produce air compressors, power equipment, fencing and garden accessories. Brands such as Gabriel, Powermate and YardGard connect the group's manufacturing businesses with vehicle owners, contractors and households. The company earns revenue from product sales and also runs logistics services that move goods to retailers and distribution centers. Founded in 1984, the family-owned group is headquartered in Long Grove, Illinois.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Long Grove, IL

Founded

1984

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What believers are saying

  • Learning has formal support: MAT lists tuition reimbursement and structured mentorship among its career programs.
  • Engineers work with physical prototypes: MAT Foundry teams have rapid prototype manufacturing and casting simulations.
  • Replacement sales reach niche vehicles: MAT sells shock absorbers for all-terrain vehicles and snowmobiles.

What critics are saying

  • Coordination crosses borders: MAT Vehicle Group links 44 locations across 12 countries.
  • Factory work is physical: Dallas punch press operators lift 15-25 pounds throughout their shifts.
  • Some maintenance work runs overnight: a Rome, Georgia, maintenance role has a shift ending at 3:30 a.m.

What makes MAT Holdings unique

  • Local businesses retain control: MAT describes its member companies as independently operated.
  • Brake development extends beyond stopping: MAT engineers model component vibration to reduce brake noise.
  • MAT Industries serves other brands too: its compressor factories manufacture private-label products alongside its own labels.

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