Senior Accountant

Aegis Worldwide; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Strong stability and growth environment

High visibility within a manufacturing operation

Job summary

A stable manufacturing organization is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Accountant to lead month-end processes and manage financial responsibilities. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and at least 3 years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing. Responsibilities include journal entries, cost analysis, and collaborating on ERP implementations. This position offers a highly organized environment with a focus on detail and growth opportunities, making it ideal for a self-starter looking to make a direct impact.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Cost accounting background preferred.
• Project accounting exposure valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own month-end close processes.
• Prepare and post journal entries and perform account reconciliations.
• Track and analyze inventory costs.
• Perform variance analysis across operations and financials.
• Support percentage-of-completion (POC) revenue recognition.
• Assist with audit preparation and support.
• Participate in ERP system implementation and improvements.

Skills

Month-end close ownership

Inventory costing

Variance analysis

Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)

POC revenue recognition exposure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

General Ledger environments

Job description

Full-Time | Monday–Friday (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Accountant to join a stable, growth-focused organization within the manufacturing space. This is a hands‑on role offering strong exposure to operations, leadership, and an upcoming ERP implementation—ideal for someone who enjoys owning processes and making a direct impact.

This position is an individual contributor role within the Accounting/Finance team and offers the opportunity to work closely with leadership while gaining deep visibility into manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and own month‑end close processes
• Prepare and post journal entries and perform account reconciliations
• Track and analyze inventory costs
• Perform variance analysis across operations and financials
• Support percentage‑of‑completion (POC) revenue recognition
• Assist with audit preparation and support
• Participate in ERP system implementation and improvements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 3+ years of accounting experience (manufacturing environment required)
• Strong experience with:
• Month‑end close ownership
• Inventory costing and variance analysis
• Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)
• POC revenue recognition exposure
• Experience working within ERP systems and General Ledger environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Cost accounting background
• Project accounting exposure

What We’re Looking For

• Detail‑oriented and highly organized
• Self‑starter who thrives with minimal supervision
• Ability to reprioritize quickly in a fast‑paced environment
• Hands‑on and willing to dig into the details
• High level of confidentiality and integrity

What You’ll Gain

• Strong stability and consistent growth environment
• Exposure to ERP implementation (great resume builder)
• High visibility within a manufacturing operation
• Backing from a well‑established parent organization
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

Interview Process

• Initial Phone/Teams Screen (HR)
• In‑Person Interview (Leadership Team)

Ideal Background

Candidates coming from:

• Manufacturing environments (preferred)
• Mid‑sized manufacturing organizations

What to Avoid

This role is not a fit for candidates with:

• Pure public accounting backgrounds (no manufacturing exposure)
• AP/AR‑only experience
• Highly siloed corporate reporting roles without hands‑on GL work

Apply Today

If you’re looking for a role where you can take ownership, work cross‑functionally, and grow within a stable manufacturing environment, we encourage you to apply!