Senior Accountant – Manufacturing, Full-Cycle Accounting & ERP

MaxIT Consulting - Max Corporate Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MaxIT Consulting – Max Corporate Group in Chicago, IL is seeking a Senior Accountant to join a US-based furniture manufacturer. You'll own the full accounting cycle, from GL to financial reporting, reporting directly to the CFO.

The role is on-site with no remote work, requires 5–10 years in manufacturing accounting, and a hands-on approach to close processes. MAS 90 / Sage 100 experience is preferred and proximity to the 60632 area is helpful.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of hands-on accounting experience completing the full accounting cycle.
• Experience in manufacturing companies with lean accounting teams.
• MAS 90 / Sage 100 experience preferred.
• Stable career history with long tenure at employers.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounting cycle including GL, month-end close and reporting.
• Maintain accurate general ledger, postings, reconciliations and financial statements.
• Process accounts payable/receivable and support audits.
• Collaborate with departments to support budgets and forecasts.
• Work directly with CFO; on-site role in Chicago.

Skills

Full accounting cycle

Manufacturing accounting

Lean accounting

MAS 90 / Sage 100

Confidential information handling

Financial reporting

Crystal Reports

Tools

Crystal Reports

MAS 90 / Sage 100

Job description

Chicago, Illinois | On-site | Full-Time | Direct Hire | Senior Level MaxIT Consulting – Max Corporate Group is looking for a Senior Accountant to join an established, US-based furniture manufacturing company in Chicago, Illinois.

Reporting directly to the CFO, you will run the complete accounting cycle hands-on in a small, lean finance team: general ledger, month-end close, reconciliations, payables, receivables and financial reporting.

THE CHALLENGE

In a small manufacturing company the accounting team is only a few people, so the business needs an accountant who can personally execute every step of the process, not just oversee others. Accurate books, a clean and timely close and clear numbers for the CFO depend on this role.

This is a fully on-site position with no remote or off-site work, close to the operation and with direct impact on the monthly financial results.

Key Responsibilities

• Help prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements (balance sheet, income statement and cash flow).
• Maintain an accurate general ledger: review, post and adjust entries, and support the month-end close.
• Perform GL and bank reconciliations and reconcile other financial accounts.
• Support budgets and forecasts and analyze variances between forecast and actual results.
• Support internal and external audits with documentation and responses to auditor requests.
• Process accounts payable with a 3-way match, resolve vendor discrepancies, maintain vendor data and run the weekly check run.
• Handle accounts receivable: post cash receipts and checks, reconcile credit card transactions, resolve customer discrepancies and follow up on past-due accounts.
• Use the company's accounting software and ERP to manage financial data and reporting.
• Work with other departments to support business objectives and special projects.

What We Are Looking For

• 5 to 10 years of hands-on accounting experience, executing the full accounting cycle end to end.
• Career experience predominantly in manufacturing companies (little or no background in public accounting, nonprofits or service companies).
• Experience in small companies with lean accounting teams (fewer than three people).
• Hands-on experience with accounting software and ERP systems; MAS 90 / Sage 100 strongly preferred.
• Stable career history, with at least one employer of 3 to 5 or more years of continuous service.
• Strong attention to detail, organization and the ability to handle confidential information.
• Must live within approximately 45 minutes of the Chicago (60632) worksite.

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience with Crystal Reports.

POSITION DETAILS

Work arrangement: On-site (no remote work)

Schedule: Full-time

Employment type: Direct hire (permanent)

Seniority: Senior

Reports to: CFO (no direct reports)

Start date: As soon as possible

Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States

WORK AUTHORIZATION

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer.