Senior Accountant - Manufacturing (Profit Sharing)

LeoForce; Ashton Township (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life Insurance

Profit Sharing & 401(k)

Onsite Fitness Center

Job summary

LeoForce is seeking a Senior Accountant in Ashton, IL to manage month-end close, GL, and accurate financial statements. You'll prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, and support auditors while ensuring compliance across multi-state filings.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in accounting and 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with strong Excel skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, INDEX, HLOOKUP).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; interact professionally with internal and external partners.
• Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and create GL accounts, macro groupings, and system formats to support accurate financial statements.
• Lead month-end and year-end close activities, including preparing schedules and coordinating information for auditors.
• Prepare journal entries and assigned account reconciliation.
• Coordinate with external auditor/tax preparer to support multi-state income tax compliance (quarterly payments, annual returns/reports).
• Assist Controller with cash management, including payment planning, approvals, releases, and weekly cash projections for owners and management.
• Review and approve monthly benefit invoices prior to AP processing.
• Analyze inventory activity and variances, including data collection, reporting, and interpretation.
• Collaborate with the Accountant and department managers to develop the annual operating budget; monitor performance and investigate variances.
• Proactively identify, communicate, and help resolve financial issues in a timely manner.
• Partner with Accountant to prepare formal financial presentation materials for internal and external readers.
• Perform monthly Bank Reconciliation for designated accounts.
• Compile property valuations and business interruption data for annual insurance renewals; report relevant incidents or changes to the insurance broker.
• Support Purchasing with lease-versus-buy analyses and other financial evaluations.
• Assist in generating annual employee benefits statements for all employees.
• Respond to information requests and provide financial support to internal departments.
• Offer guidance and problem-solving support to team members when they encounter challenges they cannot solve on their own.
• Provide backup coverage for various accounting functions within the department.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

LeoForce is seeking a Senior Accountant in Ashton, IL to manage month-end close, GL, and accurate financial statements. You'll prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, and support auditors while ensuring compliance across multi-state filings.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in accounting and 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with strong Excel skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.