Senior Accountant / Financial Analyst

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% annual bonus

Profit sharing

401(k) match

PTO 3 weeks

Summer Fridays work from home

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a Senior Accountant / Financial Analyst in Northbrook, IL. This role blends accounting and financial analysis and reports to the Controller and senior leadership.

You will manage inventory costing, standard cost models, budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close, while helping improve financial visibility across operations. The position offers a $75,000–$80,000 salary plus a 10% bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Manufacturing or distribution experience, especially inventory and cost accounting.
• Solid understanding of financial statements, financial analysis, and GAAP.
• Advanced Excel skills including PivotTables and VLOOKUPs; ERP experience is a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory costing, valuation, reconciliations, and inventory control initiatives.
• Maintain and develop standard product cost models and profitability reporting by customer and product.
• Perform financial analysis, investigate variances, and analyze manufacturing costs, labor efficiency, and overhead.
• Assist with annual budgeting, business planning, and monthly financial forecasting.
• Prepare monthly journal entries, maintain general ledger accounts, and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close.
• Oversee fixed asset accounting, depreciation, and related reconciliations.
• Manage accounts payable processing, weekly ACH/check disbursements, and vendor relationships.
• Partner with Operations, Production, Supply Chain, and Procurement to improve financial visibility and business performance.
• Support external audits and ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PivotTables

VLOOKUPs

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Senior Accountant / Financial Analyst

Northbrook, IL | $75,000–$80,000 + 10% Bonus | Full-Time, On-Site

Are you a motivated accounting professional looking to take the next step in your career? This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Accountant to join a growing, established manufacturing business where you can make a meaningful impact, develop your skill set, and gain exposure to both accounting and finance.

This newly created Senior Accountant position offers a unique 50/50 blend of accounting and financial analysis, working directly with the Controller and senior leadership. Rather than being confined to a narrow accounting function, the Senior Accountant will have the opportunity to influence business decisions, improve processes, and help shape the future of the finance department.

Why You’ll Want to Join

• Newly created position due to continued company growth and investment.
• Excellent career progression and development potential.
• Direct exposure to the Controller, President, and senior leadership.
• Opportunity to gain broad business experience across accounting, cost accounting, inventory, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Competitive compensation of $75,000–$80,000 plus an achievable 10% annual bonus.
• Profit-sharing opportunity and a 401(k) match.
• Three weeks of PTO, plus Summer Fridays working from home.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Comfortable, close-knit culture within a stable, growing manufacturing organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage inventory costing, valuation, reconciliations, and inventory control initiatives.
• Maintain and develop standard product cost models and profitability reporting by customer and product.
• Perform financial analysis, investigate variances, and analyze manufacturing costs, labor efficiency, and overhead.
• Assist with annual budgeting, business planning, and monthly financial forecasting.
• Prepare monthly journal entries, maintain general ledger accounts, and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close.
• Oversee fixed asset accounting, depreciation, and related reconciliations.
• Manage accounts payable processing, weekly ACH/check disbursements, and vendor relationships.
• Partner with Operations, Production, Supply Chain, and Procurement to improve financial visibility and business performance.
• Support external audits and ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Manufacturing or distribution experience, particularly inventory and cost accounting, strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of financial statements, financial analysis, and GAAP.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKups, and financial modeling.
• Experience with ERP systems; Microsoft Dynamics is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work cross-functionally.

The Opportunity

Join a well-established, growing manufacturing business in Northbrook, Illinois, where your contributions will be visible, valued, and rewarded. This Senior Accountant role is an excellent opportunity for someone ready to move beyond traditional accounting and develop into a well-rounded finance professional.

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