Accountant

Who we are 

In a life without sound, our work provides meaning. As a leading provider of innovative hearing care solutions, we are not just a company that makes products: we are a team on a mission to help people enjoy the delight of hearing. To enable a life without limitations, through our core business brands – Advanced Bionics, Audiological Care, Phonak, Sennheiser (under license) and Unitron – we develop, manufacture and distribute solutions that push the limits of technology and redefine the future of our industry. 

Aurora, IL | United States 

Senior Accountant 

The Accountant reports to the Controller and interacts closely with a team that is dedicated to excellence. We will rely on you for supporting financial reporting and general ledger account maintenance for multiple reporting entities. Your business acumen will enable you to understand both the business aspects and the accounting details, thus understanding the "whys" behind our processes. Besides being extremely well organized, detailed and exacting, your analytical skills are top notch and allow you to find insights that others may miss.  Others will be relying on your output and you take pride in meeting your responsibilities, whatever it takes. 

Responsibilities:  

• Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the business operations, financial reporting and general ledger structure for multiple reporting entities 

• Support general and subsidiary ledger account maintenance, analysis and reconciliations 

• Actively participate in the monthly close process in accordance with headquarter schedules 

• Support timely and accurate submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements 

• Maintain detailed customer loan reconciliations and prepare monthly statements 

• Proactively identify opportunities to improve business results 

• Champion an effective control environment, including the use of proper accounting methods, policies and principles 

• Assist in the preparation of client schedules and coordination of annual external audit and internal audits 

• Special projects, ad hoc analysis, and workflow process improvements as required 

 More about you:  

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, CPA 

• 1-3 years related accounting experience 

• Time-management, organizational skills, and strict attention to detail  

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal 

• Must exhibit strong sense of ownership, accountability, and desire to excel  

• Public account experience preferred  

• SAP knowledge a benefit preferred 

A minimum of 200Mb/sec download and 10Mb/sec upload speed internet connectivity is required to support any remote/hybrid employee functionality at Sonova 

Don't meet all the criteria?  If you’re willing to go all in and learn we'd love to hear from you!  

We are looking forward to receiving your application via our online job application platform. For this position only direct applications will be considered. Sonova does not recruit via app, telegram, carrier pigeon or any other format that does not include speaking with an actual human. If you are offered a job without speaking with someone please contact mailto:wholesale.HR@sonova.com  

 What we offer: 

• Medical, dental and vision coverage* 

• Health Savings, Health Reimbursement, Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts 

• TeleHealth options 

• 401k plan with company match* 

• Company paid life/ad&d insurance 

• Additional supplemental life/ad&d coverage available 

• Company paid Short/Long-Term Disability coverage (STD/LTD) 

• STD LTD Buy-ups available 

• Accident/Hospital Indemnity coverage 

• Legal/ID Theft Assistance 

• PTO (or sick and vacation time), floating Diversity Day, & paid holidays*  

• Paid parental bonding leave  

• Employee Assistance Program (24/7 mental health support hotline, 5 company paid counseling sessions and more) 

• Robust Internal Career Growth opportunities  

• Tuition reimbursement 

• Hearing aid discount for employees and family 

• Internal social recognition platform 

• D&I focused: D&I council and employee resource groups 

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*Plan rules/offerings dependent upon group Company/location. 

This role's pay range is between: $68K to 80K  . This role is also commission eligible/bonus eligible.  

How we work: 

At Sonova, we prioritize the well-being of our employees and foster an inclusive environment that promotes engagement and collaboration. Our team-customized hybrid work model empowers teams to balance individual needs with business goals, offering flexibility and individualized time management. We recognize the importance of life outside of work and strive to create a supportive and motivating workplace where innovation thrives.