Lead Accountant

CFS; Willowbrook (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

HSA

Simple IRA

Free lunches

Job summary

CFS in Willowbrook, IL is seeking a Lead Accountant who aspires to grow into a Controller role. The position provides direct exposure to ownership and executive leadership, offering high-visibility and a chance to make a meaningful impact on the business.

You will own day-to-day accounting operations, month-end close, and cash management while coordinating audits with external CPA firms. The role supports payroll, sales tax, and financial reporting, with normal business hours and a strong,

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership experience

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

• 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

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