Senior Accountant

Express Employment Professionals – Springfield, IL; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health insurance fully paid

Paid time off

Holidays

Professional development

Job summary

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

The qualified candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and proficiency with Excel and ERP systems.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

ERP systems

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.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel and ERP system experience.
• 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.