Senior Accountant

Brilliant®; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Brilliant is seeking a hands-on Senior Accountant in Illinois to own the month-end close, prepare financial reporting, and partner with leadership to support growth. You’ll drive accuracy and compliance while improving processes.

Responsibilities include closing the books, preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, maintaining the general ledger, and assisting with financial statement preparation in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• Experience owning month-end close.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong Excel and general ledger experience.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end close process.
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Assist with financial statement preparation.
• Maintain the general ledger.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes.

Skills

5+ years accounting experience

Month-end close ownership

Independent in fast-paced environment

Tools

Excel

General Ledger

Job description

This is a hands-on role where you'll own the month-end close process, prepare financial reporting, and work closely with leadership to support the continued growth of the business.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end close process
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations
• Assist with financial statement preparation
• Maintain the general ledger
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience
• Experience owning month-end close
• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Strong Excel and general ledger experience
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment