Lead Accountant

CFS; Illinois; Sur place; USD 85 000 - 115 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

HSA

Simple IRA

Free lunches

Résumé du poste

CFS, a small Illinois manufacturing company, seeks a Lead Accountant ready to grow into a Controller role. This position offers direct access to ownership and a high-visibility path to influence finance, operations, and cash management.

You will own day-to-day accounting, close processes, reporting, and audit coordination while collaborating with leadership. A bachelor's in accounting or finance and 5+ years of leadership experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Minimum 5+ years of accounting leadership experience.
• Strong general accounting and month-end close experience.
• Experience with QuickBooks and advanced Excel required.
• Manufacturing or distribution industry experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations and month-end close.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Oversee cash flow activities and banking relationships.
• Coordinate audit and tax activities with external CPA firms.
• Ensure payroll transactions are properly processed and recorded.
• Manage sales tax processes with third-party providers.
• Support leadership with financial reporting and analysis.

Connaissances

QuickBooks

Advanced Excel

Accounting leadership

Financial reporting

Audits & CPA coordination

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Description du poste

• Opportunity for the Lead Accountant to grow into a Controller position
• Direct exposure to ownership and executive leadership
• High-visibility role where the Lead Accountant has a meaningful impact on the business
• Opportunity to take ownership of accounting operations, reporting, and cash management
• Strong work-life balance with normal business hours
• Small company environment with less bureaucracy and greater influence
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, HSA, and Simple IRA
• Free lunches, coffee, and snacks provided
• Stable organization with a unique and specialized industry presence

Salary:$85,000 - $115,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Opportunity for the Lead Accountant to grow into a Controller position
• Direct exposure to ownership and executive leadership
• High-visibility role where the Lead Accountant has a meaningful impact on the business
• Opportunity to take ownership of accounting operations, reporting, and cash management
• Strong work-life balance with normal business hours
• Small company environment with less bureaucracy and greater influence
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, HSA, and Simple IRA
• Free lunches, coffee, and snacks provided
• Stable organization with a unique and specialized industry presence

Key Responsibilities For The Lead Accountant

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations and month-end close as the Lead Accountant
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements
• Oversee cash flow activities and maintain banking relationships
• Coordinate audit and tax activities with external CPA firms
• Ensure payroll transactions are properly processed and recorded
• Manage sales tax processes and work with third-party providers
• Support leadership with financial reporting and accounting analysis as the Lead Accountant

Qualifications For The Lead Accountant

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of accounting leadership experience
• Strong general accounting, financial statement preparation, and month-end close experience
• QuickBooks and advanced Excel experience required
• Manufacturing or distribution industry experience strongly preferred
• Experience partnering with CPA firms on audits, tax matters, and compliance