Senior Accountant

Geneva Search Partners, LLC; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

A reputable recruitment firm is seeking a highly skilled Senior Corporate Accountant to join its client's finance team in Deerfield, Illinois. This role involves leading financial close processes, ensuring compliance, and providing crucial financial insights in a large-scale manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree in accounting, have over 3 years of relevant experience, and excel in communication and analytical skills. A competitive compensation package is offered with benefits including medical and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within manufacturing or large organizations.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and corporate accounting practices.
• CPA or CMA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly financial close processes and prepare consolidated financial statements.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts ensuring compliance with GAAP.
• Analyze and report significant financial variances against budget.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial analysis

Communication

Leadership

Analytical skills

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP/accounting systems

Job description

Geneva Search Partners, LLC provided pay range

This range is provided by Geneva Search Partners, LLC. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $115,000.00/yr

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Corporate Accountant to join our client's finance team and play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and strategic value of their financial reporting. This position offers the opportunity to work within a complex, multi-location manufacturing environment, supporting both operational and corporate leadership with critical financial insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead monthly financial close processes and prepare consolidated financial statements for assigned divisions.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with GAAP.
• Analyze and report significant financial variances against budget and forecast, providing actionable recommendations.
• Prepare and present a rolling three-month financial forecast to senior leadership each month.
• Communicate financial information effectively with plant managers, operational teams, and corporate stakeholders.
• Manage accounting data flow between manufacturing facilities and corporate systems, ensuring integrity and timeliness.
• Participate in annual budgeting and long-term financial planning processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA (plus).
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within manufacturing or large organizations.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and corporate accounting practices.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP/accounting systems.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunity to contribute to a large-scale manufacturing organization with national impact.
• Collaborative culture with professional growth and development opportunities.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Manufacturing

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Disability insurance