Senior Accountant

Express Employment Professionals – Springfield, IL; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals – Springfield, IL is seeking a Senior Accountant to support financial reporting, month-end close, compliance, and financial analysis. The role partners with operations and leadership to provide accurate information and drive improvements in accounting processes.

Join a collaborative team with ESOP benefits and strong health insurance, as well as opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel and ERP system experience preferred.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform account reconciliations and month-end close activities.
• Prepare journal entries and support financial statement preparation.
• Conduct financial statement and operational analysis.
• Support government reporting and compliance requirements.
• Assist with ESOP administration and insurance programs.
• Participate in annual audits and tax preparation.
• Drive process improvements and strengthen internal controls.

Skills

Advanced Excel

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP system experience

Job description

A growing manufacturing organization is seeking a Senior Accountant to support financial reporting, month-end close, compliance activities, and financial analysis. This role partners with operations and leadership to provide accurate financial information, improve accounting processes, and support business decision-making.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums
• Competitive compensation package
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Perform account reconciliations and month-end close activities.
• Prepare journal entries and support financial statement preparation.
• Conduct financial statement and operational analysis.
• Support government reporting and compliance requirements.
• Assist with employee ownership plan administration and insurance programs.
• Participate in annual audits and tax preparation.
• Drive process improvements and strengthen internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel and ERP system experience preferred.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Join a collaborative team where your expertise will have a direct impact on the organization's financial success and continued growth.