Senior General Accountant

Ajulia Executive Search; Highland (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Direct Hire

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior General Accountant to lead projects and provide analytical support within the Accounting/Finance department. This exciting role involves overseeing financial processes, managing business taxes, and contributing to departmental improvements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting principles, with a focus on engineering manufacturing, and will be proficient in Microsoft Office, with Oracle experience as a plus. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will drive efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience, particularly in engineering manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial processes and lead projects within the accounting department.
• Manage business taxes and prepare financial statements.

Skills

Accounting Principles

Financial Analysis

Project Management

Tax Accounting

Payroll Management

Cost Accounting

Budget Preparation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle

Job description

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Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr

The Sr. General Accountant will oversee within the Accounting/Finance department and provide high-level analytical support and lead projects. The position includes assisting with daily, monthly, and annual financial processes, as well as identifying opportunities for departmental improvement. The role also involves supporting general accounting functions and may include payroll, tax, and cost accounting duties.

Reports to: Corporate Controller

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage projects, ensuring accurate and timely completion.
• Support departmental needs, addressing technical or capacity issues.
• Manage business taxes of the company (property, sales/use) and prepare data analysis to support a third-party CPA in preparing tax returns.
• Oversee monthly and annual financial close processes, including preparing financial statements.
• Analyze accounts and prepare general ledger journal entries.
• Maintain monthly reconciliations and contribute to year-end close processes.
• Assist with budget preparation and related analysis.
• Ensure accurate recording of general ledger transactions.
• Additional duties may include tracking fixed assets, cost accounting analysis, and tax return filings.
• Support international divisions and general accountants as needed.
• Contribute to process improvements and efficiency development.

Requirements:

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience from an engineering manufacturing background.
• Monitor daily, monthly, and annual processes of the finance department, such as monthly and annual closings, budgeting, physical inventory, tax, accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, and cost accounting functions.
• Must have payroll and fixed asset experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles for various activities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with Oracle is a plus.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

BENEFITS:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Direct Hire
• Paid time off
• $90k-$100k/annum

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing and Engineering Services