Corporate Accountant I

Title: Corporate Accountant I

Position:  Corporate Accountant I

Location: Normal, IL

Job Id:  3655

# of Openings:  1

Job Description:

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Corporate Accountant I in the posting location below. The Corporate Accountant I role is a developing level accounting position that supports accounts payable, vendor records, daily cash activity, reconciliations, transaction processing, and assigned tax filings. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys working with vendors and internal teams, following established processes, using technology to work efficiently, and contributing to accurate and timely financial operations while building a strong foundation for growth within the accounting function.

Posting Location: Normal, IL

What You’ll Do:

• Process accounts payable transactions, including invoice receipt, verification, and routing for approval.
• Administer outbound vendor payments utilizing a full suite of payment methods in accordance with vendor terms and company policy.
• Maintain vendor records and assist in ensuring payments are made accurately and on time.
• Monitor, research and resolve payables discrepancies, escalating only complex or high-risk items.
• Follow established policies and procedures to ensure proper handling of all payable and financial transactions.
• Assist with vendor and internal team communications related to payment status and remittance.
• Run standard A/P reports as directed, compiling data for review by senior staff.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities by completing assigned reconciliations and transaction postings.
• Research and complete periodic filing of sales/use tax filings.
• Utilize established technology and automation tools to process transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Ensure accuracy of daily cash and accounts payable postings.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Typically, 2-5 years of experience in accounts payable/receivables, accounting, or finance. Individuals with less than two years of experience are also encouraged to apply.
• Experience with project accounting is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes and best practices.
• Proficiency in accounting software.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication abilities with the capability to work across departments

Who We Are

Join Farnsworth Group, a nationally recognized architectural, engineering, and surveying firm, where your career can thrive! For ten consecutive years, we’ve been certified as a Great Place to Work®, and our engineers, architects, surveyors, and scientists channel their passion and expertise into making meaningful contributions to the world around us. With almost 650 talented professionals across 24 offices, we collaborate with clients ranging from small communities to some of the world’s largest brands. Our success is built on our people - their passion, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Here, you’ll find a supportive culture that champions your growth, embraces challenges, values work-life balance, and empowers you to make a lasting impact for our clients and the communities we serve. Join us and move your career forward.

A Great Place to Work Certified

For ten consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the prestigious Great Place to Work® certification—thanks to our employees! Each year, our staff participates in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization, measuring perceptions of credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie. The results are benchmarked against the nation’s leading companies, and only top performers receive the certification. Insights from the survey help us continually enhance our work environment and foster a culture that makes Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work.

Featured benefits and perks include:

• 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Professional Development and Training
• Mentoring Program
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Pet Insurance Plan
• Hybrid Work Program

Farnsworth Group appreciates that flexibility and work-life balance are important aspects of the careers and lives of our employees. Our Hybrid Work Program offers employees a flexible work arrangement while contributing to the Company’s culture and success.

Salary Range: $55,000 - $80,000 per year (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity)

Statement on Diversity and Inclusion

Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. Join us…and let’s make a difference, together.

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.