Senior Accountant

CFS; Tinley Park (IL); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS is seeking a Senior Accountant to join a high-performing corporate finance team in a growth-focused role. You will support monthly close, review divisional financials, and contribute to SEC reporting and internal controls.

This hands-on position offers exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional initiatives. We are looking for a candidate with 3+ years in public or corporate accounting within a public manufacturing company, strong US GAAP knowledge, and ERP experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in public accounting or corporate accounting within a public manufacturing company.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls (SOX experience a plus).
• Experience with financial consolidation tools and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes using a consolidation system.
• Review divisional financial statements and perform detailed balance sheet analysis.
• Collaborate with accounting teams across multiple locations to improve the close process.
• Provide accounting guidance to ensure accuracy and compliance with US GAAP.
• Support SEC reporting and external filings.
• Prepare internal management reports and handle ad hoc financial projects.
• Contribute to government census and regulatory reporting.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Large data sets

Detail oriented

Analytical mindset

Proactive

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Senior Accountant – Growth-Focused Role in a Collaborative Environment

Are you a Big 4 auditor or corporate accountant from a public manufacturing company looking to take the next step in your career? We’re hiring a Senior Accountant to join a high-performing corporate finance team where your contributions will be recognized and your career can flourish.

As a Senior Accountant, you’ll play a key role in supporting monthly close processes, reviewing divisional financials, and contributing to SEC reporting and internal controls. This is a hands-on role with exposure to senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and strategic initiatives.

What You’ll Do As a Senior Accountant

• Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes using a consolidation system
• Review divisional financial statements and perform detailed balance sheet analysis, especially around inventory and reserves
• Collaborate with accounting teams across multiple locations to improve the close process
• Provide accounting guidance to ensure accuracy and compliance with US GAAP
• Support SEC reporting and external filings
• Prepare internal management reports and handle ad hoc financial projects
• Contribute to government census and regulatory reporting

What We’re Looking For In a Senior Accountant

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred)
• 3+ years of experience in public accounting or corporate accounting within a public manufacturing company
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls (SOX experience a plus)
• Experience with financial consolidation tools and ERP systems
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to work with large data sets
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive mindset

Why Work Here As a Senior Accountant

• Tremendous growth – The company is expanding rapidly through organic growth and acquisitions
• Career development – Grow within corporate accounting, financial reporting, FP&A, or business
• Collaborative culture – Tight-knit team where everyone knows everyone
• High visibility – Work directly with senior leadership and gain exposure to strategic decision-making
• Balanced schedule – hybrid work model
• Recognition – Good work is noticed, and advancement is encouraged

Salary starts at $85,000