Senior Accountant

Urban Farmer; Manteno (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food manufacturing is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join their Finance team. This role involves ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting, supporting accounting operations, and collaborating across departments. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative culture and possess strong analytical and organizational skills. Responsibilities include leading month-end close processes, maintaining balance sheet accounts, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within manufacturing or CPG.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and month-end close processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close process and prepare financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and enhance internal controls.

Skills

Analytical

Organizational

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

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Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

Overview

Urban Farmer is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to join our Finance team. This role plays a key part in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial reporting, supporting day-to-day accounting operations, and collaborating across departments in our fast-paced food manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative culture, takes initiative, and enjoys digging into the numbers to drive smarter business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Month-End & Year-End Close

• Lead the month-end close process, including preparation and review of journal entries for accruals, prepaids, inventory, and payroll.
• Reconcile and maintain balance sheet accounts, including bank statements, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements in compliance with GAAP and internal policies.
• Support year-end close and audit preparation, including schedules, documentation, and audit inquiries.
  
  

Cost Accounting & Inventory Support

• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to maintain accurate costing and inventory valuation.
• Analyze manufacturing variances and provide insight into material usage, production yield, and labor efficiency.
• Assist in monthly inventory reconciliations and physical inventory processes.
  
  

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial regulations, as well as internal accounting procedures.
• Review and enhance internal control processes to safeguard company assets and ensure proper financial reporting.
• Maintain documentation of policies, procedures, and accounting workflows.
  
  

Team Collaboration & Process Improvement

• Work closely with the HR, Procurement, and Operations teams to ensure accurate tracking of labor, overhead, and capital expenditures.
• Mentor junior accounting staff and provide guidance on best practices and company standards.
• Lead or support initiatives to automate and streamline accounting processes using ERP tools and Excel.
  
  

Other Responsibilities

• Assist in tax reporting, including sales tax filings and property tax documentation.
• Participate in system upgrades or implementations as needed.
• Take on special projects or analysis at the request of leadership.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA or progress toward CPA preferred).
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within manufacturing or CPG.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and month-end close processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, etc.) and ERP systems (experience with NetSuite, SAP, or similar preferred).
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience in food manufacturing, cost accounting, or inventory management is highly preferred.
• Self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
  
  

Work Environment

This position works in an office and a manufacturing environment with variable temperature and loud noises from machinery and equipment alarms. The incumbent will be exposed to loud noises and alarms from equipment and machinery.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged Sitting: The Senior Accountant will spend a significant portion of the workday seated at a desk working on financial data, spreadsheets, and accounting software.
• Repetitive Motion: The role requires frequent use of hands for typing, using a computer mouse, and handling paperwork. Regular breaks for stretching or movement are encouraged.
• Visual Focus: Extended periods of visual concentration are necessary for reviewing financial reports, reconciling accounts, and ensuring data accuracy.
• Mobility: While primarily an office-based role, occasional movement throughout the facility may be required to support cross-functional collaboration or participate in physical inventory counts in the production area (PPE will be provided when entering production zones).
• Light Lifting: The role may occasionally involve lifting or carrying items such as file boxes, binders, or office supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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