Accountant

Confidential Careers; Countryside (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Insurance coverage (80% of costs)

Paid time off

Sick days

Flexible hours

Job summary

Confidential Careers is seeking a Senior Accountant to lead financial reporting, reconciliations, and data management in a manufacturing setting. The role emphasizes accurate cycle counts, month-end processes, intercompany transactions, and audit support.

The position offers in-office work in the near western suburbs with flexible hours and strong emphasis on data-driven decision making, profitability analysis, and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Reporting and analytics for financial data with potential for advanced analyses.
• G/L account reconciliation to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• ERP data management using Excel (v-lookups, pivot tables).
• Sales margin reporting to optimize revenue.
• Cycle count leadership across locations and annual cycle count.
• Month-end close duties and deadlines.
• Intercompany transactions management for corporate accounting.
• Audit support with accurate documentation and records.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial reports and analyses to leadership.
• Reconcile G/L accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Manage ERP data, using Excel for data integrity.
• Produce sales margin reports to monitor profitability.
• Lead monthly cycle count and collaborate with locations.
• Meet month-end deadlines and ensure accuracy.
• Process intercompany entries and maintain records.
• Support internal/external audits with organized documentation.

Skills

G/L reconciliation

Cycle count leadership

Intercompany transactions

Month-end closing

Sales margin reporting

Financial analysis

Excel

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Are you a talented and driven Accountant looking for an exciting opportunity in the manufacturing sector? Look no further! Join our mid-size manufacturing company based in the near western Suburbs and take the lead as we expand our industry leadership.

Role Highlights:

• Reporting and Analytics: You'll play a crucial role in providing insightful financial reports and analyses, with potential for more advanced analysis in the future.
• G/L Account Reconciliation: Evaluate balances for accuracy and identify underlying reasons, ensuring our financial data is error-free and reliable.
• ERP Data Management: Utilize your Excel expertise to create v-lookups and pivot tables, supporting leadership in making data-driven decisions.
• Sales Margin Reporting: Contribute to revenue optimization through accurate sales margin reporting.
• Cycle Count Leadership: Take charge of the monthly cycle count process, ensuring data accuracy, and investigating variances. Collaborate with various locations and play a key role in the annual cycle count.
• Month-End Requirements: Drive efficiency by meeting month-end deadlines promptly.
• Intercompany Transactions: Handle intercompany entries for corporate accounting, showcasing your mastery of financial transaction management.
• Audit Support: Lead the clerical team in providing accurate and comprehensive audit support, reflecting the meticulousness and attention to detail that defines your work.
• If you are an analytical problem-solver with a passion for finance and manufacturing, seize this opportunity to elevate your career. Join our dynamic team, where your expertise as a Senior Accountant will be celebrated and rewarded.

Work-Life Balance and Perks:

We believe in striking a perfect work-life balance. Enjoy the convenience of daily in-office work in a smaller office environment. Our flexible hours (7:30 am - 4:00 pm, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, or 8:30 am - 5:00 pm) ensure that you can manage both personal and professional commitments effectively.

Why Choose Us?

• Automation Opportunities: Be part of a progressive team, exploring automation possibilities and embracing future forecasting responsibilities to stay ahead in the industry.
• High Visibility: Your contributions will be highly valued, and you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact.
• Deepen Your Expertise: Work with existing templates and models to gain valuable insights into cost accounting, sharpening your financial acumen.
• Employee Benefits: We care about our team's well-being. Enjoy a paid annual bonus, and take advantage of our generous insurance coverage, including 80% of insurance costs paid by the company. Benefits kick in after 30 days of employment, and you'll accrue paid time off and sick days.