Senior Accountant

Crest Foods Co.; Illinois; On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life Insurance

Profit sharing & 401(k)

Onsite fitness center

On-site nurse

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Crest Foods Co. in United States, Illinois is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their team. This role combines strong technical expertise with a proactive approach in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The successful candidate will take ownership and make a significant impact by working closely with various departments.

Key responsibilities include maintaining financial statements, leading close activities, preparing entries, and collaborating with the Controller on cash management. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel are essential for this position, along with a bachelor's degree in accounting and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and create GL accounts and system formats.
• Lead month-end and year-end close activities.
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliation.
• Coordinate with external auditors for tax compliance.
• Assist Controller with cash management.
• Review and approve monthly benefit invoices.
• Analyze inventory activity and variances.
• Collaborate to develop annual operating budget.
• Identify and resolve financial issues proactively.
• Prepare financial presentation materials.
• Compile property valuations for insurance renewals.
• Support Purchasing with financial evaluations.
• Respond to information requests from departments.
• Provide guidance to team members.
• Perform backup coverage for accounting functions.

Skills

Strong accuracy

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Analytical abilities

Problem-solving abilities

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

On‑Site

$85‑$100k Annual

Come grow with us! We’re looking for a Senior Accountant who combines strong technical expertise with a proactive, hands‑on approach in a collaborative, in‑person environment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with others, building relationships across departments, and contributing as a visible part of a fast‑moving team.

The right candidate will be able to step in quickly, take ownership, and make an immediate impact, balancing independent work with strong cross‑functional collaboration. If you thrive in a high‑volume setting, communicate effectively in person, and take pride in accuracy and accountability, this is a great opportunity to grow with Crest Foods.

Key Responsibilities

(Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:)

• Maintain and create GL accounts, macro groupings, and system formats to support accurate and meaningful financial statements.
• Lead month‑end and year‑end close activities, including preparing schedules and coordinating information for auditors.
• Prepare journal entries and assigned account reconciliation.
• Coordinate with external auditor/tax preparer to support multi‑state income tax compliance (quarterly payments, annual returns/reports); complete select state filings internally.
• Assist Controller with cash management, including payment planning, approvals, releases, and weekly cash projections for owners and management.
• Review and approve monthly benefit invoices prior to AP processing.
• Analyze inventory activity and variances, including data collection, reporting, and interpretation.
• Collaborate with the Accountant and department managers to develop the annual operating budget; monitor performance and investigate variances.
• Proactively identify, communicate, and help resolve financial issues in a timely manner.
• Partner with Accountant to prepare formal financial presentation materials for internal and external readers.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliation for designated accounts.
• Compile property valuations and business interruption data for annual insurance renewals; report relevant incidents or changes to the insurance broker.
• Support Purchasing with lease‑versus‑buy analyses and other financial evaluations.
• Assist in generating annual employee benefits statements for all employees.
• Respond to information requests and provide financial support to internal departments.
• Offer guidance and problem‑solving support to team members when they encounter challenges they cannot solve on their own.
• Provide backup coverage for various accounting functions within the department.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned or apparent.

We are Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, INDEX, HLOOKUP)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to interact professionally with internal and external partners
• Ability to work effectively in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment while managing multiple deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, using logic and experience to resolve issues independently and collaboratively
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

Why Crest Foods?

• Competitive salary
• Annual Bonus
• Outstanding benefits package:
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Profit sharing & 401(k)
  • Onsite fitness center
  • On‑site nurse
• Paid time off
• 11 paid holidays