Job description
Recognized as one of Crain’s “Best Places to Work in Chicago” as well as a 2023 “Great Places to Work”, by the Great Place To Work Institute Inc., Sasser prides itself on supporting an employee-driven, opportunity-based culture that empowers, recognizes, and rewards its employees. From highly competitive benefits to exciting employee events to organic, grassroots philanthropy and volunteerism, Sasser is an awesome place to begin and grow your career. We are a fourth-generation, family-held transportation asset services and management company with roots dating to 1928. Sasser’s six subsidiary units are leaders in providing commercial- and industrial-focused rail, automotive, containerized shipping, and aviation transportation equipment solutions including asset leasing, fleet administration management, asset repair and maintenance, and innovative technology services.

Sasser Family Companies includes subsidiaries Chicago Freight Car Leasing, Union Leasing, CF Rail Services, Express 4x4 Truck Rental, Xced Aviation Services, and Falcon Lease. To learn more about what makes Sasser special, visit www.sasser.com .

Established in 1955, Union Leasing provides flexible vehicle lease financing and highly customized fleet management services to corporate and rental customers nationwide.

What We Offer

In Sasser’s employee-driven, opportunity-based culture, our employees help chart the course for our success. That is the reason that we believe that the most important investment we'll ever make in our business is you. Sasser employees enjoy a competitive benefits program that:
• Covers 85% of your medical premiums
• Includes a 100% Company-paid disability and life insurance plans
• Includes a 401K plan with company match PLUS additional end-of-year funding
• Includes Incentive Plans
• Provides paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents, as well as a monetary gift towards a 529 education account
• Provides training and tuition reimbursement
• Provides community service opportunities, employee recognition programs, and lots and lots of celebrations!

As Staff Accountant, Here's What You'll Do:

The Staff Accountant is a key member of the company’s accounting and finance team. The incumbent is required to assist the Union accounting team where required and is responsible for the effective execution and control of designated facets of the accounting function. Key responsibilities include general accounting, collections, accounts receivable, accounts payable, account analysis/reconciliations, and ad hoc projects.
• Perform month-end activities including general ledger account analysis and reconciliation duties
• Collaborate on the preparation of interest expense variance analysis report
• Prepare weekly collections report for managers that summarize customer payment status to present to the executive management team
• Assist with collection activities including Identifying past due receivables and communicating with customers to resolve and collect open balances.
• Assist our billing line-call center to resolve customer questions
• Serve as backup for treasury functions including cash application and ETF payment
• Support our Accounts Payable team including processing credit card payments for maintenance vendors
• Assist with our annual external audits
• Participate in the implementation and ongoing maintenance of the new asset management system
• Assist in identifying opportunities in the accounting systems to streamline processes.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (License & Title, Maintenance, Client Services, and Purchasing), fostering a cohesive and productive working environment
• Special projects as assigned

Here's What it Will Take to be Successful in This Role:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance
• Experience working in a large-scale ERP environment, preferably Intacct
• 1-3 years of related experience
• Knowledge of GAAP
• Keen attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to communicate concisely, but also analyze data as needed
• Organized and dependable
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a high sense of urgency
• Ability to learn new concepts quickly
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to effectively work in a team environment

Physical Demands

This job operates in a professional environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, filing cabinets, printers, and fax machines.

Working Conditions

This position will be based out of our office in Oak Brook, Illinois. Until the Company moves to Oak Brook in early 2026, this will temporarily work out of the office in Schaumburg, Illinois. This role also offers remote work flexibility with 3 days in office, and 2 days remote.

The Company 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, ****** 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.