Senior Accountant

Confidential; Oakbrook Terrace (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid flexibility

Career growth opportunities

Continuous learning and mentorship

Job summary

A leading diversified manufacturing company is seeking a Senior Accountant to enhance financial reporting and compliance. In this hybrid role, you will collaborate with multiple departments and lead strategic projects. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA certification, and over 3 years of relevant experience. Join us to make a global impact in a dynamic environment with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive experience in public accounting and public company.
• Capability to manage competing priorities and lead projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and file Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K.
• Monitor SEC reporting trends to ensure financial transparency.
• Support Investor Relations with quarterly earnings materials.
• Act as an expert on complex accounting areas.
• Lead the implementation of new accounting standards.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Financial technology systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification

Job description

Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $105,000.00/yr

Senior Accountant

Location: Hybrid – Oakbrook, IL

Why Join Us?

Hybrid Flexibility – Work from our beautiful corporate HQ in Downers Grove, IL, while enjoying remote flexibility.

Global Impact – Join a NYSE-listed diversified manufacturing company with over $7 billion in revenue and operations worldwide.

Growth & Development – Engage in high‑impact financial reporting with continuous learning, coaching, and mentorship.

Role Overview

As a Senior Accountant, you will work on accounting policy development and drive financial reporting excellence. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Financial Reporting and Consolidations, you will collaborate with corporate finance, segment CFOs, investor relations, tax, treasury, and legal teams to ensure accurate and high‑quality financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and timely filing of Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K
• Monitor evolving SEC reporting and disclosure trends, ensuring best‑in‑class financial transparency
• Support Investor Relations by preparing and reviewing quarterly earnings materials
• Act as a subject matter expert on complex accounting areas, including share‑based compensation, earnings per share (EPS), lease accounting, and research and prepare technical accounting memos and policy documentation
• Lead the implementation of new accounting standards, providing internal training
• Manage and update the corporate accounting policy manual
• Drive continuous process improvement and best practices in financial reporting
• Collaborate closely with external auditors to ensure compliance
• Lead various special projects to enhance financial reporting and compliance
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to support business strategy

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (Required)
• Certification: CPA certification (Required)
• Experience: 3+ years of progressive experience (Public Accounting & Public Company experience preferred)
• Technical & Leadership Skills: Ability to manage competing priorities & lead projects, high‑level analytical & problem‑solving skills, experience leveraging financial technology systems

Why This Role?

• Lead high‑impact financial reporting in a globally recognized organization
• Work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment with career growth opportunities