Senior Accountant

LHH; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Paid time off and holidays

Growth opportunities

Supportive, team-oriented culture

Job summary

Join a fast-growing food solutions provider as a Senior Accountant in Vernon Hills. This role offers high visibility and the opportunity to enhance financial operations. Collaborate with leadership to support strategic growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of accounting experience.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and reconcile accounts.
• Support month-end and year-end close.
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organized

Proactive

Strong GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP experience

SAP

Oracle

Job description

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Full-time | Finance & Accounting | Food Manufacturing

Are you ready to step into a high-impact accounting role at a fast-growing, globally connected company? This is your opportunity to join a dynamic finance team at a premium food solutions provider that’s redefining quality and innovation in the protein space. With private equity backing and a strong North American presence headquartered in Vernon Hills, this company has doubled in size year over year—and they’re just getting started. They’re looking for a sharp, detail-driven Senior Accountant to help elevate financial operations, support strategic growth, and bring structure to a rapidly evolving environment.

Why this Role & Company Stands Out

• Fast-growing, PE-backed company
• Global operations, stable industry
• High visibility across departments, working closely with leadership
• Opportunity to build and improve processes

What You’ll be Doing

• Prepare journal entries and reconcile accounts
• Support month-end and year-end close
• Analyze variances and trends
• Assist with internal and external audits
• Ensure GAAP compliance
• File sales and property taxes
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting
• Collaborate with operations and finance teams
• Strengthen internal controls and reporting

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance
• 3–6 years of accounting experience
• Strong GAAP knowledge
• ERP experience (SAP or Oracle a plus)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Detail-oriented, organized, proactive
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment

Nice-to-Haves

• Manufacturing or food industry experience
• Cost accounting exposure
• CPA or CPA-track
• SAP or Oracle expertise

Perks and Benefits

• 401(k) with match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Growth opportunities
• Supportive, team-oriented culture

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing, Analyst, and Finance

• Industries

  Manufacturing and Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

Disability insurance

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