Senior Financial Accountant: Close & Consolidations

MW Components; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MW Components is seeking a senior financial accountant to join its finance team. This role maintains accurate financial records, supports month-end close, prepares reconciliations, and ensures policy and GAAP compliance.

The position collaborates with finance leadership and cross-functional partners to deliver timely reporting and strengthen internal controls. The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of manufacturing experience, proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, NetSuite, or Epicor), and a proven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; CPA/CMA/MBA preferred but not required.
• 3–5 years of public accounting or 5–8 years of industry experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Experience with inventory accounting, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions.
• Experience in managing audits within a public company environment.
• Experience with financial software and ERP systems (SAP, NetSuite, Visual, Epicor) and consolidation software (Hyperion, Adaptive).
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end activities:
• Prepare company-wide entries - payroll, depreciation, leases
• Reconcile inter-company and selected banking activity
• Prepare reserve (E&O, bad debt) calculation
• Owner of credit card program and P&L entries
• Prepare pre-paid software & insurance expenses
• Review accounting transactions for accuracy, completeness, and proper classification
• ERP to consolidation software reconciliation
• Prepare financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules
• Responsible for managing MW Fasteners Admin cost center $12m spend
• Coordinate quarterly balance sheet reviews; administrator of BlackLine
• Coordinate internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to auditor requests
• Assist with tax, statutory, and compliance reporting requirements

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Intercompany transactions

Audits

Financial reporting

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA/CMA/MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

NetSuite

Visual

Epicor

Hyperion/Adaptive

Job description

MW Components is seeking a senior financial accountant to join its finance team. This role maintains accurate financial records, supports month-end close, prepares reconciliations, and ensures policy and GAAP compliance.

The position collaborates with finance leadership and cross-functional partners to deliver timely reporting and strengthen internal controls. The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of manufacturing experience, proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, NetSuite, or Epicor), and a proven