Senior Accountant

Brilliant®; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Brilliant®, a growing manufacturing company in the western suburbs of Chicago, is seeking a Senior Accountant to own the accounting function and report directly to leadership. This hands-on role covers close, financial reporting, general ledger accounting, and process improvement.

The successful candidate will drive month-end closes, prepare financial statements, support audits, and help scale accounting processes as the business expands.

Qualifications

• Experience owning the monthly close process.
• Manufacturing accounting experience is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.
• Prepare journal entries and reconciliations.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and management reporting.
• Maintain fixed asset and depreciation schedules.
• Identify and implement accounting process improvements.
• Support annual audit and tax preparation.
• Provide backup across AP/AR as needed.
• Collaborate with leadership on accounting operations and reporting.

Skills

Month-end close ownership

Manufacturing accounting experience

General ledger, journal entries, recon

Financial reporting / statements prep

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

We are partnering with a growing, privately held manufacturing company in the western suburbs of Chicago that is looking to add a Senior Accountant to its team.

This is a highly visible, hands-on opportunity for someone who wants to own the accounting function rather than work within a large, specialized department. The Senior Accountant will work directly with company leadership and have broad responsibility across close, financial reporting, general ledger accounting, and process improvement.

The company has experienced significant growth and is looking for someone who can help strengthen and scale its accounting processes as the business continues to expand.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate financial reporting
• Prepare monthly financial statements and management reporting
• Maintain fixed asset and depreciation schedules
• Identify and implement accounting process improvements
• Support annual audit and tax preparation
• Provide backup support across AP and AR as needed
• Partner directly with leadership on accounting operations and reporting

Qualifications

• Senior Accountant or similar hands-on accounting experience
• Experience owning the month-end close process
• Manufacturing accounting experience required
• Strong general ledger, journal entry, reconciliation, balance sheet, P&L, and financial statement experience
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple areas of the accounting function
• Distribution experience is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred

Why Consider It?

• Broad ownership of the accounting function
• Direct exposure to company leadership
• Growing manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to improve and build accounting processes
• Stable organization with a long-term focus
• High-visibility role with the ability to make an immediate impact