Senior Accountant

Confidential; Illinois; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our finance team. This role oversees general accounting operations, ensures GAAP compliance, supports financial reporting, and assists with audits.

You will prepare journal entries, reconciliations, month-end close, analyze variances, and help improve accounting processes. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and 5 years of experience required; CPA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience in food manufacturing, CPG, or distribution.
• Strong US GAAP knowledge and financial reporting.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle) and advanced Excel.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and company policies.
• Assist month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Analyze financial data and variances to provide insights.
• Support audits with required documentation.
• Develop and implement accounting policies and process improvements.
• Prepare sales tax filings, property tax filings, and other regulatory reports as needed.
• Monitor and maintain the integrity of financial records and internal controls.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize financial reporting.
• Assist budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

US GAAP

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Integrity & confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or progress toward CPA

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to join our finance team. This role is responsible for overseeing general accounting operations, ensuring compliance with GAAP, supporting financial reporting, and assisting with audits. The Senior Accountant will play a critical role in maintaining financial accuracy and contributing to process improvements across the organization.

Role and Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Assist with the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.
• Analyze financial data and variances to provide actionable insights.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation.
• Assist in developing and implementing accounting policies and process improvements.
• Prepare sales tax filings, property tax filings, and other regulatory reports as needed.
• Monitor and maintain the integrity of financial records and internal controls.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize financial reporting and operational
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA or progress toward
• CPA preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in the food manufacturing, CPG, or distribution industries.
• Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, and general ledger functions.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and advanced Excel skills.
• Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving ability with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Adaptability: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Integrity & Confidentiality: Commitment to upholding financial integrity and handling sensitive information securely.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

The work environment is a general office setting. This position requires the team member to:

• Required to sit for an extended period of time
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance, vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when near the