• Job Description

  Req#: SRACC001721

  At Horizon Hobby, we inspire dreams and help build memories! Our company is the leader in the global Radio Control industry. We offer tremendous opportunities for growth and development and a full array of benefits including discounts on our products! We are currently hiring a Senior Staff Accountant!

  The SR. Staff Accountant supports the daily functions of the corporate accounting office and ensures that all functions of the department are performed satisfactorily. Primary focus will be related to payables and receivables.

  This is a hybrid role requiring you to be on-site at our Champaign, IL facility 2 days a week.

  Roles/Responsibilities

  • Timely and accurate preparation of month-end journal entries as assigned. Completion of the monthly financial statements should be within three working days of month-end. Work with department managers to provide detail information regarding month-end financial results.
  • Perform daily cashflow analysis, insuring all bank accounts and the line of credit are used to the best benefit of the company.
  • Ensure the timely deposit and application of all cash receipts of the company.
  • Determine the amount and timing of all wires, cables and letter of credit payments to foreign vendors. Verify and reconcile all payments and credits with product receipts and returns.
  • Ensure the timely and accurate payment of both our product and expense vendors. Monitor the vouching process and establish procedures to ensure the company’s inventory is correctly stated as to value and quantity.
  • Maintain the fixed asset records of the company. Setup and delete assets as they are acquired and disposed of. Determine proper accounting for depreciation expenses.
  • Prepare various regulatory agency reports and returns in a timely and accurate manner. Examples are monthly sales taxes and property tax assessments.
  • Prepare audit workpapers for the annual audit. Work closely with the external auditors to ensure a timely and accurate audit.
  • Supervise the annual physical inventory. Make sure preparations for the inventory are adequate to ensure a timely and accurate inventory process. Ensure the goals of management are meet during the inventory itself.
  • Ensure that all balance sheet accounts are reconciled in a timely manner following each month end. To include bank reconciliations, fix asset records, accounts receivable, accounts payable, loans payable, prepaid expenses, accrued expenses and equity accounts.

  Education and/or Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (Preferred) or equivalent 5+ years of work experience
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong problem solving skills.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Strong spreadsheet skills.
  • Very organized and detail oriented.
  • Team player
  • Positive
  • Customer service oriented
  • Honest

  Benefits and other perks:

  401(k) with a company match
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance and Supplemental Life Insurance
  Paid Time Off
  Paid Holidays
  Discounts on Products
  Bonus Eligibility

  Horizon Hobby is a progressive, innovative company and, as such, is constantly reevaluating and reinventing the processes and procedures associated with each job. The essential duties and responsibilities of this position may change at any time. In addition, employees may be asked to work on special projects or to assist with other work necessary or important to the operation of Horizon. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected and appreciated.

  Horizon Hobby, LLC is an equal opportunity and E-Verify employer

• About the company

  Horizon Hobby is the leader in the RC hobby. We have RC airplanes, RC helicopters, RC Cars, RC trucks, RC boats, RC transmitters, and so much more!

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