Senior Accountant

EL Design; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EverLights in Elk Grove Village, IL, is seeking a Senior Accountant focused on general ledger and monthly close. You will maintain the general ledger, prepare journal entries, reconcile balances, and support financial reporting with the Comptroller and cross‑functional teams.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, solid GAAP knowledge, strong Excel skills, and experience with ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong GAAP and accrual accounting knowledge.
• Experience with general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Experience reviewing financial statements and P&L variances.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and documentation for monthly and year-end close.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate, consistent recording of transactions.
• Prepare monthly balance-sheet reconciliations and review income-statement activity.
• Collaborate with Comptroller and AP/AR teams; support financial reporting.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow analysis, and audits.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Close process

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP system

Excel

Job description

Senior Accountant – General Ledger & Financial Reporting

EverLights | Elk Grove Village, IL

About EverLights

Everlights is a nationwide provider of lighting, electrical materials, recycling, and sustainability solutions. Based in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, we serve customers across a range of industries and support complex projects throughout the country.

We are seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Senior Accountant to strengthen our accounting team and support the continued growth of the business. This is a hands‑on position with responsibility for general ledger accounting, monthly close preparation, account reconciliations, and financial reporting support.

The Senior Accountant will work closely with our Comptroller and collaborate with our accounts payable and accounts receivable team members. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accountant who enjoys improving processes, solving problems, and taking ownership of accurate and timely financial information.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation for the monthly and year‑end close
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure transactions are recorded accurately and consistently
• Prepare monthly balance‑sheet account reconciliations
• Review income‑statement activity and investigate unusual P&L variances
• Manage accounting for accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, inventory, commissions, and vendor rebates
• Identify errors, research discrepancies, and prepare necessary corrections
• Review AP and AR activity for proper classification, cutoffs, and general‑ledger accuracy
• Support the Comptroller in preparing monthly financial statements and management reporting
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash‑flow analysis, and financial reporting projects
• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for external audits, tax filings, and insurance reviews
• Assist with sales‑tax reporting and other state and local compliance requirements
• Help maintain effective accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• At least 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong general‑ledger, journal‑entry, reconciliation, and month‑end‑close experience
• Solid understanding of GAAP and accrual‑basis accounting
• Experience reviewing financial statements and researching P&L variances
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial‑data analysis
• Experience working with an ERP or accounting system
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, judgment, and follow‑through
• Ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities in a growing business
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team‑oriented approach

Preferred Experience

• Accounting experience within distribution, wholesale, electrical, lighting, construction, or a project‑based business
• Experience with inventory, customer rebates, vendor rebates, commissions, and job‑cost accounting
• Familiarity with multi‑state sales tax
• Experience supporting external audits and tax preparation
• Experience improving close procedures or implementing accounting processes
• CPA or CMA certification, or progress toward certification

What Success Looks Like

The successful candidate will help Everlights produce accurate, timely financial information while reducing the number of routine accounting items requiring the Comptroller’s direct involvement. Over time, this individual will become a trusted resource for general‑ledger accounting, P&L analysis, close preparation, and AP/AR guidance. This position offers meaningful responsibility, direct exposure to company leadership, and the opportunity to grow toward an Accounting Manager role as the company and accounting department continue to develop. Everlights is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.