Senior Accountant

Sterling Engineering; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in manufacturing is seeking a Senior Accountant to ensure financial reporting integrity and drive process improvements. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, 5+ years of experience, and strong cost accounting skills. This role offers a salary range of $80,000 to $110,000 based on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience, including 2 years in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting and standard costing systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements.
• Maintain accurate cost accounting records.
• Collaborate with operations on performance analysis.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and U.S. GAAP.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Identify process improvements.
• Partner with teams for new product introductions.

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory management

Advanced Excel skills

Experience with ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA or progress toward CPA

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Overview

Location: North Chicagoland Suburbs

Industry: Manufacturing

Type of Role: Direct Hire

Setting: Onsite

About the Company: Join a global leader in manufacturing that’s driving innovation across industries. This client plays a key role in delivering high-quality products and solutions to customers around the world. This company is known for its collaborative culture, strong values, and commitment to developing talent.

Position Overview: The Senior Accountant will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, supporting manufacturing operations, and driving process improvements within our business unit. This position will partner closely with finance, operations, and supply chain teams to provide actionable insights, accurate financial data, and support strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and management reports for the business unit.
• Maintain accurate cost accounting records, including inventory valuation, standard cost updates, and variance analysis.
• Collaborate with operations to analyze manufacturing performance, material usage, and production variances.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes, providing financial insights and recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, internal controls, and U.S. GAAP (or IFRS, if applicable).
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing required documentation and explanations.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy in accounting and reporting.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support new product introductions, capital projects, and cost-saving initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA or progress toward CPA strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory management, and standard costing systems.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and advanced Excel skills required.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Manufacturing
• Industries: Manufacturing

Base pay range: $80,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr. The range is provided by Sterling Engineering; your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

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