Franklin Park
Job Description Accountant Who are we? In a world where performance is paramount and environments are unforgiving, Thermon stands as a global leader, forging the future of thermal management, power distribution, and environmental controls. We don't just build systems, we engineer resilience, empowering the planet's most critical industries to thrive. From the relentless demands of chemical plants and maritime operations to the intricate networks of rail and transit and the vital pulse of data centers, our technologies are the silent guardians sustaining infrastructure where failure is not an option. We craft solutions that ensure optimal operation, protecting critical assets and maximizing efficiency in the face of extreme conditions across diverse sectors like food and beverages, mining, pharmaceuticals, renewables, and oil & gas. We care deeply about the success of our customers, the well-being of our team, and the reliability of every system we design. This drives our unwavering commitment to quality and integrity in everything we do. Through true collaboration, we unite a rich legacy of expertise with a trusted global team, partnering side-by-side with our customers. Together, we don't just meet industrial performance standards-we elevate them. Wherever the world depends on resilient systems, Thermon is there to ensure critical operations excel and endure. Located in Franklin Park Chicago, IL, Vapor Power is a leader and innovator in Electric Steam and Hot Water Boilers, Gas Fired Steam and Hot Water Boilers, Deaerators, and Boiler Room Accessory products for nearly 75 years and continues to pursue strong growth plans within the marketplace. As the premier designer and manufacturer of high voltage electrode boilers, resistance electric boilers, gas fired boiler products, and feedwater accessory equipment, we have solutions that are energy efficient, innovative & highly respected in the industry. What is the opportunity? Reporting to the Controller, the Accountant will perform complex clerical, bookkeeping, and accounting assignments and prepare accounting statements and financial reports to track the organization's assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities. Enjoy respect and recognition for your contributions as we continue to improve manufacturing capability and capacity! Experience autonomy and open dialogue with senior managers and make an immediate impact! ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, other duties may be assigned. • Prepares financial reports and various accounting statements., • Posts journal entries to general ledger., • Generates summary sheets to be used by supervisor or auditor., • Processes payroll and prepares necessary payroll reports., • Proofs accounting reports for clerical accuracy., • Allocates expenditures to correct accounts according to departmental procedures., • Performs other related duties as assigned., • Prepares monthly balance sheet reconciliations including bank accounts, inventories, fixed assets, and liabilities., • Assists in providing outside auditors with requested information during the interim and annual financial audit process., • Assist and make recommendations in evaluation of new processes, policies, and systems to determine relevance to and impact on the SOX program, including assessing design of controls based on identified risks., • Assists in the set-up and execution of cycle counts and annual physical inventory., • Product margin reporting and analysis., • Performs other related duties as assigned. The above are considered essential duties and are illustrative of those job tasks, which are fundamental. Employees may be required to perform additional related duties as may be assigned by management. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and Experience: • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline required., • Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting., • Assist and make recommendations in evaluation of new processes, policies, and systems to determine relevance to and impact on the SOX program, including assessing design of controls based on identified risks., • Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles., • Highly proficient with accounting software., • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software., • Working knowledge of ERP based financial systems; Infor XA experience a plus., • Candidate must be authorized to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorships). Physical Demands: • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. This position must perform tasks that involve mainly office exposure, sitting behind a desk performing tasks on a computer. Most of their time, the employee will spend time in the office with low to moderate exposure to noise, heat, and cold environment, other physical requirements include walking, bending, hand dexterity, speaking, seeing, and lifting/moving up to 15 pounds. Steel toe shoes, earplugs and safety glasses are always required while on the production floor. Benefits: • Bonus eligibility., • Medical, Dental, and Vision., • Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance., • 401k with Company Match., • Paid Time Off. Equal Opportunity Statement: Vapor Power International, LLC and VPI Precision Boilers, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Candidates applying for this job opening must be legally authorized to work in the United States and are required to have US residency at the time of application. OPT or H1B Visa Sponsorship is not currently available for this opportunity. Vapor Power International and Precision Boilers are subsidiaries of Thermon. Thermon is a global organization that serves the energy, power generation, chemical, food and beverage, commercial, rail and transit and other industries to provide innovative solutions for heating applications by deeply understanding our customers' needs. We specialize in complete flow assurance, process heating, temperature maintenance, freeze protection and environmental monitoring solutions. We care for the environment, and we are a leader in safety performance. • 1,440+ employees in more than 15 countries, • Sales to 85+ countries worldwide, • Over 100 independent sales agents and distributors, • Manufacturing facilities in US, Europe, Canada, India, and now in Tennessee and Illinois For more information about Thermon, please visit: