Senior Accountant

Talentify; Libertyville (IL); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 69.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick)

Parental leave

Descripción de la vacante

Talentify in Libertyville, IL is seeking an Accountant to support financial operations in a full-time, on-site role within a manufacturing environment. The position maintains GAAP-compliant records and ensures timely financial reporting, reporting to the Controller with visibility to the CFO.

The ideal candidate has 35+ years of progressive accounting experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, and hands-on experience with ERP systems such as Sage, JobBOSS, or QuickBooks.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Experience with GAAP and general accounting principles.
• 35+ years of progressive accounting experience.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare, review, and post journal entries per GAAP.
• Maintain general ledger and supporting schedules.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities.
• Assist with monthly financial statements and management reporting.
• Review invoices and PO activity for proper accounting.
• Support customer invoicing, cash application, and collections.
• Maintain accounting records and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve reporting.
• Collaborate with departments to resolve accounting issues.

Conocimientos

GAAP knowledge

Data analysis

PivotTables

VLOOKUP

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Herramientas

Sage

JobBOSS

QuickBooks

Descripción del empleo

Job Title: Accountant

Job Description

An innovative company specializing in custom manufacturing services is seeking a dedicated Accountant to support its financial operations. This full-time position in Libertyville is integral to maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the company’s financial records and ensuring timely financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and post accurate journal entries in accordance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Maintain general ledger accounts and supporting schedules.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolve reconciling items.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities.
• Assist with preparation of monthly financial statements and management reporting.
• Review invoices and purchase-order activity for appropriate accounting treatment.
• Support customer invoicing, cash application, and collection activities.
• Maintain accounting records and support documentation in accordance with company policies.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve reporting accuracy.
• Work closely with various departments to resolve accounting and transaction-related issues.

Essential Skills

• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP, and data analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and general accounting principles.
• 35+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or a multi-entity environment is a plus.
• Experience supporting AP, AR, purchasing, financial reporting, and external audits preferred.
• CPA-track candidate is a plus but not required.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems such as Sage, JobBOSS, QuickBooks is a plus.

Work Environment

This position requires 100% onsite presence, Monday through Friday, from 8 AM to 5 PM. The work environment includes a very clean and quiet manufacturing floor attached to the office. The role involves collaborating with an AR Specialist, an AP Specialist, and other team members across various locations. The Accountant reports to the Controller, with ties to the CFO.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Libertyville, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Libertyville,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.