Accountant

Matrix Sciences; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Career growth

Work-life balance

Impactful work

Culture and team

Job summary

Matrix Sciences in Chicago seeks an experienced Accountant to support NetSuite ERP, automation tools, payroll systems, and financial reporting while handling day-to-day accounting operations.

You will reconcile accounts, analyze financials, and collaborate with Finance, Operations, and IT to improve processes. A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance with 5+ years of relevant experience is required, along with attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting or finance experience with a strong understanding of general ledger mapping.
• Hands-on experience with an ERP accounting system (NetSuite preferred) and comfort with ERP system troubleshooting.
• Experience with Zone and/or Power BI (or similar BI reporting tools) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Accounts Payable: AP processes including vendor management, invoice review, and payment processing.
• Support Month-End Close: Prepare account reconciliations (cash, prepaids, accruals, fixed assets), book accruals, and support variance analysis.
• Analyze Financials: Analyze monthly financial data, identify trends, and support management reporting.
• Track Metrics: Evaluate KPI during the close cycle to provide useful business insights.
• Partner Across Teams: Work with Finance, Operations and IT to troubleshoot, document, and optimize accounting systems and processes.

Skills

NetSuite

General ledger mapping

ERP troubleshooting

General ledger?

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Matrix Sciences helps food companies deliver safe, quality products to market. We offer laboratory testing, research, advisory, and data services that help clients stop contamination and meet high-quality standards. We operate 20 sites across four business lines and are growing quickly through organic expansion and acquisitions.

Why This Role Matters

We're looking for an Accountant who enjoys combining strong fundamentals with technology and process improvement. This role will support our NetSuite ERP, automation tools, payroll systems, and reporting platforms while contributing to day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting.

What You'll Do

• Assist Accounts Payable: Assist with AP processes including vendor management, invoice review, and payment processing.
• Support Month-End Close: Prepare account reconciliations (such as cash, prepaids, accruals, and fixed assets), book accruals, and support variance analysis.
• Analyze Financials: Analyze monthly financial data, identify trends, and support management reporting.
• Track Metrics: Evaluate key performance indicators during the close cycle to provide useful business insights.
• Partner Across Teams: Work with Finance, Operations and IT to troubleshoot, document, and optimize accounting systems and processes.
  

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 5+ years of accounting or finance experience with a strong understanding of general ledger mapping.
• Hands-on experience with an ERP accounting system (NetSuite preferred) and comfort with ERP system troubleshooting.
• Experience with Zone and/or Power BI (or similar BI reporting tools) preferred.
• Able to manage assigned projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, presentation experience, and problem-solving skills.
• A collaborative mindset and curiosity for how systems can make accounting smarter and faster.
• Supports team success by communicating clearly and pitching in on tasks outside core duties as needed.
• Demonstrate initiative, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the team.
  

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match (up to 5%), life insurance, and more.
• Career Growth: Professional development with mentorship from the Director of Finance and the CFO, with opportunities to progress to Senior Accountant and future leadership roles
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, hybrid flexibility (4 days per week in office), and a supportive culture.
• Impactful Work: Help power our finance and reporting engine behind a company making food safer for millions.
• Culture and Team: Matrix's finance team has a great culture and a cooperative work environment in which to learn and grow.
  

Why Join Us?

At Matrix Sciences, you'll have the autonomy to improve the systems that keep our business running, backed by a team that values accuracy, efficiency, and innovation. If you're a detail-oriented accountant who loves problem-solving through process improvement and technology, we'd love to meet you.