Staff Accountant: High-Visibility Role in Manufacturing

Michael Page; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Wellness offerings

Job summary

MPI, a multi-million-dollar manufacturing organization near Woodridge, Illinois, is seeking a Staff Accountant to support daily accounting operations and month-end close. The role reports to the Accounting Manager and offers exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional collaboration with C-suite executives.

The Staff Accountant will handle AR/AP, cash monitoring, journal entries, and financial reporting, with opportunities to take on increasing responsibilities in a growing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with general ledger accounting and account reconciliations.
• Experience supporting month-end close activities.
• Ability to review financial records and identify discrepancies.
• Ability to prepare clear accounting schedules and supporting documentation.
• Comfort working with financial data and internal reports.
• Ability to manage routine accounting tasks with accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the Accounting Manager on day to day accounting functions.
• Support the month end process.
• Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities.
• Review AR and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Review the balance sheet and P&L to ensure accounts are accurate and properly classified.
• Monitor cash flow and treasury needs to ensure sufficient cash is available.
• Perform account reconciliations and assist with journal entries.
• Handle ad hoc accounting projects and analysis as needed.
• Provide general support across the accounting function.

Skills

General ledger

Month-end close

Accounts receivable

Accounts payable

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

MPI, a multi-million-dollar manufacturing organization near Woodridge, Illinois, is seeking a Staff Accountant to support daily accounting operations and month-end close. The role reports to the Accounting Manager and offers exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional collaboration with C-suite executives.

The Staff Accountant will handle AR/AP, cash monitoring, journal entries, and financial reporting, with opportunities to take on increasing responsibilities in a growing environment.