Staff Accountant — Hybrid Role with 8% Bonus & Growth

Michael Page; Hoffman Estates (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% bonus target

15 days PTO

5% 401k match

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, VIs

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting a Staff Accountant for a growing manufacturing client near Hoffman Estates. The role provides hands-on exposure to month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, audit support, and compliance, under mentorship from an experienced Controller.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance and have at least 2 years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related business discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a corporate/manufacturing setting.
• Prior manufacturing industry experience required, with exposure to inventory, cost accounting, or plant accounting—as a strong plus.
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles, financial reporting, and month-end close processes.
• Detail-oriented and organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and preparation of financial reports.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis initiatives by gathering data, monitoring trends, and helping evaluate business performance.
• Help manage balance sheet accounting, fixed assets, cash reconciliations, prepaid expenses, and other general accounting functions.
• Participate in domestic and international accounting processes, including consolidations, intercompany activity, and financial reporting support.
• Assist with sales tax, regulatory reporting, and other compliance-related requirements across multiple entities.
• Partner with internal and external auditors by preparing schedules, supporting documentation, and responding to audit requests.
• Prepare and analyze financial data for leadership reporting packages, helping ensure timely and accurate communication of business results.
• Contribute to special projects, process improvements, and ad hoc analyses aimed at enhancing efficiency and supporting continued company growth.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Time management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Michael Page is recruiting a Staff Accountant for a growing manufacturing client near Hoffman Estates. The role provides hands-on exposure to month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, audit support, and compliance, under mentorship from an experienced Controller.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance and have at least 2 years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple