Senior Accountant

LHH; Schaumburg (IL); Hybrid; USD 51,040 - 57,420; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

A leading industrial distribution company near Schaumburg seeks a Senior Accountant to enhance its finance team. This role involves leading accounting functions, managing receivables, and collaborating with leadership to optimize processes. Ideal for those who thrive in dynamic environments and want to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of accounting experience, including month-end close.
• Blend of public accounting and industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead core accounting functions: AP, AR, payroll, inventory reconciliation.
• Prepare journal entries, financial reports, and support audits.

Skills

Accounting

Finance

Process Improvement

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA

Tools

Sage

Excel

Job description

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LHH | Accounting & Finance Job Market Expert, Matchmaker, and In-Person Ambassador for Chicagoland

Full-time | Finance & Accounting | Industrial Distribution | Company on its way to $1B

Are you an accounting professional ready to thrive in a high-growth, acquisition-driven environment? A leading industrial distribution company headquartered near Schaumburg is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its expanding finance team. With acquisitions fueling rapid growth, this is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of accounting operations across a dynamic, multi-entity business. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced setting, enjoys process improvement, and wants to leave a lasting impact by building scalable systems and driving financial excellence.

What You’ll Do

• Lead core accounting functions: AP, AR, payroll, inventory reconciliation, and month/year-end close
• Manage multi-million-dollar receivables and payables, including vendor negotiations and payment plans
• Prepare journal entries, financial reports, and support audits and compliance (GAAP, ASC 842)
• Analyze sales and expenses, optimize cash flow, and support strategic decision-making
• Collaborate with leadership to streamline processes across acquired entities
• Process payroll across multiple states and support international finance operations

Must-Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA or CPA-track strongly preferred
• 3–5+ years of accounting experience, including month-end close
• Blend of public accounting and industry experience
• Experience in mid-to-large companies and product-based or distribution industries
• Proficiency in Sage and Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs)
• Familiarity with ASC 842 lease accounting

Why You’ll Love It Here

• High visibility and impact—help build and improve accounting infrastructure
• Hybrid schedule: 3 days onsite in Schaumburg HQ
• Supportive leadership and opportunity to grow with the company

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing and Manufacturing

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