Staff Accountant

Elgin Industries, Inc.; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Elgin Industries, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our Finance team in Elgin, Illinois.

This role emphasizes accurate accounting, monthly close responsibilities, and delivering meaningful financial information for a manufacturing and distribution business. The Staff Accountant will support journal entries, reconciliations, financial reporting, and cost accounting, working with Finance and Operations to maintain internal controls and provide timely insights for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 2–3 years of general accounting experience including month-end close, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Manufacturing or cost accounting experience preferred.
• Strong Excel/data manipulation skills.
• Experience with ERP or accounting systems preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with non-financial staff.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet monthly close deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and schedules.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger and balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare supporting schedules for income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Reconcile accounts payable, accounts receivable, and related GL activity.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting support and variance explanations.
• Maintain standard cost support, inventory valuations, and manufacturing variances.
• Participate in physical inventory and cycle counts.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and operational reviews.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

ERP software

Accounting systems

Job description

Location: Elgin, Illinois | Pay: From $70,000 per year | Role type: Full-time

Elgin Industries is looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our Finance team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys accurate accounting work, recurring monthly close responsibilities, and the opportunity to support a manufacturing and distribution business with meaningful financial information.

The Staff Accountant will support the monthly financial close process, account reconciliations, journal entries, financial reporting, and general accounting activities. This position works closely with Finance and Operations to maintain accurate financial records, support internal controls, and provide timely information for management review and operational decision-making.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare monthly journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules in accordance with the close calendar.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger and balance sheet accounts, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely resolution of reconciling items.
• Prepare supporting schedules for income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Reconcile accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank accounts, and related general ledger activity as assigned.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting support, including account activity review, variance explanations, and documentation for management review.
• Maintain standard cost support, monitor inventory valuations, and review manufacturing variances, including labor, material, and overhead.
• Participate in physical inventory, reconcile inventory discrepancies, and support cycle count programs.
• Support Finance and Operations with accurate information needed for budgeting, forecasting, and operational review.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field required.
• Two to three years of general accounting experience, including month‑end close support, journal entries, and account reconciliations required.
• Manufacturing, distribution, or cost accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Strong data manipulation skills, including advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Experience with ERP or integrated accounting systems preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate financial information clearly to non‑financial operations staff.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to meet recurring monthly close deadlines with accuracy and consistency.

Why Join Elgin Industries?

At Elgin Industries, you will be part of a long‑standing manufacturing company where accuracy, teamwork, and practical problem‑solving matter. This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to financial reporting, operational insight, and continuous improvement in a hands‑on business environment.