Senior Accountant

Michael Page; Mundelein (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is partnering with a $50M manufacturer in Mundelein, IL to recruit a Senior Accountant who will work closely with the Director of Finance on the full accounting function. You own month-end close, assist with budgeting/forecasting, and contribute to financial reporting in a growing organization.

The role requires 4+ years of accounting experience in manufacturing, Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance, and ERP system proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 4+ years progressive accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• ERP tool experience.
• Ability to be a critical thinker and strong communicator.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate/support month end close with the Director of Finance.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, prepaid schedules, and reconciliations.
• Assist with variance analysis for budget/forecast.
• Prepare financial statements and management reporting packages.
• Ensure timely reporting for corporate requirements including SAP/BOFC.
• Support tax reporting packages, CapEx reporting; intercompany reconciliations.
• Develop process improvements for the GL and inventory accounting.

Skills

Critical thinking

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP system experience

Job description

Senior Accountant

I am partnered with a $50M manufacturer in Mundelein, IL on a Senior Accountant opening. Our client has been in production since the early 1980's and since then has become part of a greater publicly traded organization. The team is gaining rapid growth through added resources and organic customer growth. Our client is looking for a Senior Accountant that is prepared to work hand in hand with the Director of Finance on the entire accounting & finance function. This role will provide you with the opportunity to own month-end close and support on financial forecasting and budgeting, within a growing organization.

Job Description

• Coordinating/supporting month end close process with the Director of Finance
• Journal entries, accruals prepaid schedules, account reconciliations
• Assist with variance analysis for budget/forecast
• Preparing financial statements and management reporting packages
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting for the corporate reporting requirements including SAP/BOFC reporting packages
• Support and prepare tax related reporting packages, CapEx reporting packages
• Handle intercompany reconciliations
• Maintain and develop process improvements for GL in support of the Director of Finance
• Support inventory accounting/reconciliations, cycle counts, inventory variances and partnering with operations
• Ad hoc treasury and commission responsibilities

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in the manufacturing industry
• ERP tool experience
• Ability to be a critical thinker and strong communicator

What's on Offer

• Strong compensation package
• Family-oriented environment with the backing of a strong parent company
• Strong benefits package
• Flexible hours