Senior Accountant - Manufacturing - Palatine, IL

I'm exclusively partnered with the VP of Finance at a leading global manufacturer and supplier, specializing in the production of high-quality electronic components. Located near Palatine, IL, they offer a wide range of products which are crucial in a wide range of industries including consumer electronics, automotive, telecommunications, and industrial applications. They are looking to identify a Senior Accountant to join their growing team.

In this newly created role, this individual will have a clear and fast track career path to Accounting Manager. Reporting into the VP of Finance, you will have full ownership of the month-end close process, including the collaboration with the finance team to meet deadlines for reporting, financial consolidation, budget preparation, tax filings, and related tasks. This is a great opportunity to have high visibility to Senior Leaders and make a direct and immediate impact on the organization!

Client Details

I'm partnered with the VP of Finance a leading global manufacturer and supplier, specializing in the production of high-quality electronic components. In this newly created role, they are looking to find a Senior Accountant to join their team near Palatine, IL to take ownership over the month-end close process and collaborate with the finance team to meet deadlines for reporting, financial consolidation, budget preparation, tax filings, and related tasks.

Description

Senior Accountant Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with the finance team to meet deadlines for reporting, financial consolidation, budget preparation, tax filings, and related tasks.
• Works alongside the manufacturing controller to analyze and compare actual results against budgeted figures.
• Verifies data accuracy, ensures completeness, and makes necessary corrections to meet deadlines.
• Develops and enforces internal controls and procedures for financial transactions and budget planning.
• Assists in the preparation of business reports, financial projections, and yearly budgets.
• Helps in generating monthly financial statements, ensuring adherence to established accounting principles or financial reporting standards.
• Actively participates in audit preparation, providing necessary documentation for both financial and compliance audits, and supports audit planning throughout the year.
• Reviews and audits financial records to ensure adherence to state and federal regulations, coordinating with external auditors to provide required information for annual audits.
• Assesses contracts to evaluate potential accounting and financial risks.
• Ensures adherence to local, state, and federal financial regulations.
• Develops work flow diagrams for accounting processes, creates written procedures, and maintains detailed documentation.
• Performs monthly reconciliations and detailed analyses of general ledger accounts.
• Completes other duties as assigned or required.

Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of experience in Accounting
• Manufacturing industry experience required
• CPA or MBA preferred
• Experience in cost and inventory accounting
• Strong understanding of GAAP, and other regulatory requirements
• Excellent analytic, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Key attention to detail
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Proficiency with ERP systems

Job Offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Annual discretionary bonus potential
• Strong benefits
• 401k match
• Quick progression to Accounting Manager within the organization
• Highly visible role, partnering with senior leadership
• Mentorship from the VP of Finance
• Remote working opportunities (1 day work from home)
• Awesome team culture

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