SR Accountant

Actus Consulting Group; Bensenville (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Opportunity to work closely with lead-

Long-term career growth with a stable…

Job summary

Actus Consulting Group seeks a Senior Accountant for a hands-on role in a manufacturing environment. On-site in the Chicago Suburbs, this exempt full-time position covers accounting, payroll, purchasing support, and admin duties as part of the management team.

The ideal candidate manages AP/AR, month-end close, financial reporting, cost and inventory accounting, and collaborates with leadership. 10+ years in accounting preferred; QuickBooks and Excel expertise required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 10+ years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of General Ledger, AP, AR, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Experience with QuickBooks strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR).
• Prepare journal entries and perform month-end closing.
• Process invoices and monitor customer payments.
• Maintain cash flow reports and financial records.
• Prepare financial reports, forecasts, and management reports.
• Assist with annual audits and tax-related documentation.
• Maintain accurate accounting records using QuickBooks.
• Prepare customer quotations and sales orders.
• Process purchase orders and obtain internal approvals.
• Coordinate with vendors regarding pricing, deliveries, and payment terms.
• Support purchasing activities and vendor communications.
• Maintain inventory records and Bills of Materials (BOM).
• Update inventory information in QuickBooks.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies.
• Support cost accounting and inventory reporting.
• Process payroll and assist with employee benefits administration.
• Support recruiting and onboarding activities.
• Coordinate with external IT vendors and office service providers.
• Maintain office operations and administrative functions.
• Prepare reports for corporate management as needed.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Multitasking abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

enior Accountant (Manufacturing Industry)

Location:** Chicago Suburbs, Illinois (On-site)

Employment Type:** Full-time, Exempt

Salary:** $75,000 - $95,000 (DOE)

About the Opportunity

A growing manufacturing company is seeking an experienced **Senior

Accountant** to join its management team. This is a hands-on role

responsible for accounting, financial reporting, payroll, purchasing

support, inventory control, and office administration.

The ideal candidate enjoys working in a small to mid-sized business

environment and is comfortable managing a wide range of accounting and

administrative responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Accounting & Finance

• * Manage Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)
• * Prepare journal entries and perform month-end closing
• * Process invoices and monitor customer payments
• * Maintain cash flow reports and financial records
• * Prepare financial reports, forecasts, and management reports
• * Assist with annual audits and tax-related documentation
• * Maintain accurate accounting records using QuickBooks

### Purchasing & Sales Support

• * Prepare customer quotations and sales orders
• * Process purchase orders and obtain internal approvals
• * Coordinate with vendors regarding pricing, deliveries, and payment terms
• * Support purchasing activities and vendor communications

### Inventory & Cost Accounting

• * Maintain inventory records and Bills of Materials (BOM)
• * Update inventory information in QuickBooks
• * Investigate inventory discrepancies
• * Support cost accounting and inventory reporting

### Human Resources & Administration

• * Process payroll and assist with employee benefits administration
• * Support recruiting and onboarding activities
• * Coordinate with external IT vendors and office service providers
• * Maintain office operations and administrative functions
• * Prepare reports for corporate management as needed

## Qualifications

• * Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• * 10+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• * Strong knowledge of General Ledger, AP, AR, month-end close, and financial reporting
• * Experience with QuickBooks is strongly preferred
• * Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite
• * Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• * Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• * Ability to manage multiple priorities independently

## Preferred Qualifications

• * Manufacturing industry experience
• * Cost accounting and inventory accounting experience
• * Payroll processing experience
• * Purchasing or supply chain support experience
• * ERP system experience
• * Experience working in a small or mid-sized company
• * Japanese language skills are a plus, but not required

## What We're Looking For

• * Self-motivated and detail-oriented professional
• * Hands‑on team player who enjoys wearing multiple hats
• * Strong sense of ownership and accountability
• * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• * Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

## Benefits

• * Competitive salary based on experience
• * Comprehensive benefits package
• * Paid time off
• * Opportunity to work closely with company leadership
• * Long-term career growth with a stable manufacturing organization