Senior Accountant

Australia-Employment; Ashton Township (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Profit Sharing

401(k)

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Senior Accountant for a manufacturing client located in Ashton, IL. This on-site, permanent role focuses on GL maintenance, month-end close, and coordinating with auditors to ensure accurate financial statements.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in accounting and 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, along with advanced Excel skills and strong communication. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Advanced Excel skills with pivot tables and lookups.
• Strong accuracy and organizational skills.
• Experience in manufacturing accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and create GL accounts, macro groupings, and system formats to support accurate and meaningful financial statements.
• Lead month-end and year-end close activities, including preparing schedules and coordinating information for auditors.
• Prepare journal entries and assigned account reconciliation.
• Coordinate with external auditor/tax preparer to support multi-state income tax compliance; complete select state filings internally.
• Assist Controller with cash management, including payment planning, approvals, releases, and weekly cash projections for owners and management.
• Review and approve monthly benefit invoices prior to AP processing.
• Analyze inventory activity and variances, including data collection, reporting, and interpretation.
• Collaborate with the Accountant and department managers to develop the annual operating budget; monitor performance and investigate variances.
• Proactively identify, communicate, and help resolve financial issues in a timely manner.
• Partner with Accountant to prepare formal financial presentation materials for internal and external readers.
• Perform monthly Bank Reconciliation for designated accounts.
• Compile property valuations and business interruption data for annual insurance renewals; report relevant incidents or changes to the insurance broker.
• Support Purchasing with lease-versus-buy analyses and other financial evaluations.
• Assist in generating annual employee benefits statements for all employees.
• Respond to information requests and provide financial support to internal departments.
• Offer guidance and problem-solving support to team members when they encounter challenges they cannot solve on their own.
• Provide backup coverage for various accounting functions within the department.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Senior Accountant

$85000 - $100000 per year | Ashton, IL | On-site | Permanent

Senior Accountant - Manufacturing

A bit about us:

Our client is a family owned and operated, culture-driven, dry food manufacturing company that was established in 1946 and has grown to a company with about 650 full time employees.

Why join us?

Competitive salary

• Annual Bonus
• Outstanding Benefits Package:
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Profit Sharing & 401(k)
  • Onsite Fitness Center

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

(Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:)

• Maintain and create GL accounts, macro groupings, and system formats to support accurate and meaningful financial statements.
• Lead month-end and year-end close activities, including preparing schedules and coordinating information for auditors.
• Prepare journal entries and assigned account reconciliation.
• Coordinate with external auditor/tax preparer to support multi-state income tax compliance (quarterly payments, annual returns/reports); complete select state filings internally.
• Assist Controller with cash management, including payment planning, approvals, releases, and weekly cash projections for owners and management.
• Review and approve monthly benefit invoices prior to AP processing.
• Analyze inventory activity and variances, including data collection, reporting, and interpretation.
• Collaborate with the Accountant and department managers to develop the annual operating budget; monitor performance and investigate variances.
• Proactively identify, communicate, and help resolve financial issues in a timely manner.
• Partner with Accountant to prepare formal financial presentation materials for internal and external readers.
• Perform monthly Bank Reconciliation for designated accounts.
• Compile property valuations and business interruption data for annual insurance renewals; report relevant incidents or changes to the insurance broker.
• Support Purchasing with lease-versus-buy analyses and other financial evaluations.
• Assist in generating annual employee benefits statements for all employees.
• Respond to information requests and provide financial support to internal departments.
• Offer guidance and problem‑solving support to team members when they encounter challenges they cannot solve on their own.
• Provide backup coverage for various accounting functions within the department.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

We are Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, INDEX, HLOOKUP)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to interact professionally with internal and external partners
• Ability to work effectively in a high-volume, fast-paced environment while managing multiple deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, using logic and experience to resolve issues independently and collaboratively
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.