On-site Staff Accountant: Own the Close & Factory Ledger

CFS; Elmhurst (IL); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

CFS in Elmhurst, IL is seeking a hands-on Staff Accountant to own the general ledger and lead month-end and year-end closes. You will work across the full accounting cycle, interact with management, and contribute to process improvements in a manufacturing setting.

The role emphasizes ownership, technical development in GAAP, and broad exposure to financial reporting, audits, and internal controls. A proactive, detail-oriented team player is a strong fit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of progressive accounting experience with ownership of the financial close.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, journal entries, reconciliations, and full-cycle AR/AP.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (XLOOKUP, pivot tables).
• Manufacturing accounting experience and Epicor ERP familiarity are advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Own the general ledger and manage month-end and year-end close activities from start to finish.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, prepaids, depreciation, and other adjustments.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve items.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements, supporting schedules, and variance analysis.
• Coordinate annual audit preparation and provide documentation to external accounting and tax advisors.
• Support AR and AP activities, including invoicing, cash application, vendor processing, and account reconciliations.
• Maintain internal controls and contribute to accounting process improvements.

Connaissances

GAAP knowledge

Journal entries

Reconciliations

Close ownership

Excel advanced

Epicor ERP experience

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Outils

Epicor ERP

Description du poste

CFS in Elmhurst, IL is seeking a hands-on Staff Accountant to own the general ledger and lead month-end and year-end closes. You will work across the full accounting cycle, interact with management, and contribute to process improvements in a manufacturing setting.

The role emphasizes ownership, technical development in GAAP, and broad exposure to financial reporting, audits, and internal controls. A proactive, detail-oriented team player is a strong fit.