Senior Accountant

LHH; Glendale Heights (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their dynamic team in the manufacturing sector. This role involves critical responsibilities such as managing month-end and year-end closing processes, preparing financial statements, and ensuring accurate reconciliations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, with a focus on internal controls and financial reporting. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where your expertise will contribute significantly to the company's financial health and operational success. If you are passionate about accounting and eager to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience with inventory valuation and costing methods.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare monthly general ledger reconciliations.
• Assist with financial statement preparation.

Skills

Accounting

Financial Reporting

Variance Analysis

Reconciliation

Inventory Valuation

ERP Systems

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification

Tools

Accounting Software

ERP Systems

Job description

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Base pay range

$85,000.00/yr - $105,000.00/yr

LHH is assisting a client in the manufacturing industry looking for a Senior Accountant. The Senior Accountant will report to the Controller and will be responsible for recording daily and monthly transactional activities to the general ledger, month-end closing activities, reconciliation of accounts, financial reporting, expense variance analysis, fixed assets, and audits.

Responsibilities

• Support the month-end and year-end close processes by preparing month-end close journal entries.
• Prepare monthly general ledger balance sheet account reconciliations for accounts including fixed assets, leases, insurance, and intercompany transactions.
• Assist with financial statement preparation for monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting, including consolidations.
• Support the FP&A team in monthly reporting and the annual budget process.
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA certification and public accounting experience are a plus.
• 6+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience working with inventory valuation and costing methods.
• Experience performing intercompany transactions is preferred.
• Experience using accounting software and ERP systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Human Resources Services and Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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