Fictiv

Platform for instant custom-part sourcing

Accounting Associate

Financial Accounting +1Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSchaumburg, IL, USA$50k - $65kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 1–2 years of accounting experience handling payables and monthly or year-end closings.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and XLOOKUP or VLOOKUP, Microsoft Word, and automated accounting systems.
Strong analytical, computer, and organizational skills.
Attention to detail, including documenting procedures and maintaining clean supporting workpapers.
Ability to work in a team environment and cross-train as backup on team functions.
Ability to work with a diverse group of departments and stakeholders.
Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

Process vendor invoices and employee expense reports through the accounts payable workflow, including general ledger 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 assigned duties and projects.
Support monthly and year-end close activities according to the close calendar.
Assist with intercompany billing and reconciliation.
Reconcile and analyze monthly general ledger balances, 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 accounts payable and close functions.
Maintain and contribute to the quality management system.
Perform prolonged desk and computer work, frequent typing and data entry, and visual review of detailed financial documents, spreadsheets, and reports; communicate verbally and in writing in person and by phone or video; occasionally lift and move office materials weighing up to 15–25 pounds; and occasionally bend, reach, and stand to access filing and storage areas.

Desired Qualifications

ERP accounting module experience, ideally SAP.
Experience with travel and expense and accounts payable automation platforms such as Concur or similar systems.
Corporate card program administration experience, such as Amex or similar programs.
Exposure to intercompany accounting.
Familiarity with multi-currency transactions and foreign parent reporting, and awareness of IFRS versus U.S. GAAP.
A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.

About MISUMI Americas

MISUMI Americas, a division of MISUMI Group, is a leading provider of standard, configurable, and custom manufacturing solutions. By integrating a vast catalog of components with a world-class digital manufacturing platform, MISUMI Americas empowers engineers and procurement teams to accelerate innovation across the entire product lifecycle. With operations in the San Francisco Bay Area and Chicago, the company serves as a vital partner for the most innovative companies in the 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

We encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups, including but not limited to women, members of the LGBTQ community, people of color, people with disabilities, and veterans.

About the Company

Fictiv

Platform for instant custom-part sourcing

Fictiv runs a digital platform that connects buyers with a global network of vetted manufacturing partners to source custom-manufactured parts. It enables low-volume production by providing instant quotes, manufacturability analysis, and on-demand production status updates, eliminating the need for large tooling investments. It also offers design-for-manufacturability consultations via chat or Zoom with technical experts. The company differentiates itself with access to a wide, geographically distributed manufacturing network (across the U.S., China, India, and Mexico) that reduces supply-chain risk and accelerates sourcing for small-quantity runs. Its goal is to make it faster and easier for businesses to source and manage custom parts from design to delivery.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Acquired
Total funding: $193M
Headquarters: San Francisco, CA
Founded: 2013

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