Senior Accountant - GAAP, Audits & Process Improvement

Ruprecht Company; Mundelein (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kilcoy Global Foods North America is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join the finance team. This role oversees general accounting operations, ensures GAAP compliance, supports financial reporting, and assists with audits.

The Senior Accountant will maintain accuracy of financial records, prepare journals and reconciliations, and contribute to process improvements across the organization while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience in food manufacturing, CPG, or distribution industries.
• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or progress toward CPA preferred.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, and general ledger functions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and company policies.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes.
• Analyze financial data and variances to provide insights.
• Support audits by preparing documentation.
• Assist budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Adaptability

Integrity & confidentiality

Education

Bachelors degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Job description

Kilcoy Global Foods North America is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join the finance team. This role oversees general accounting operations, ensures GAAP compliance, supports financial reporting, and assists with audits.

The Senior Accountant will maintain accuracy of financial records, prepare journals and reconciliations, and contribute to process improvements across the organization while collaborating with cross-functional teams.