Senior Accountant | Manufacturing | Kankakee, IL

A leading manufacturer in Kankakee, IL is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting. This role is critical to ensuring accurate and timely financial data for both local and corporate analysis. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cost accounting, experience in a manufacturing environment, and proficiency with Epicor or SAP.

Client Details

A leading manufacturer in Kankakee, IL is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting. This role is critical to ensuring accurate and timely financial data for both local and corporate analysis. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cost accounting, experience in a manufacturing environment, and proficiency with Epicor or SAP.

Description

• Lead monthly close and site-level financial reporting within corporate timelines
• Prepare journal entries, manage banking transactions, ACH/wire transfers, and cash postings
• Reconcile bank and credit card statements, along with various balance sheet accounts
• Maintain fixed asset records and support audit activities
• Calculate and reconcile manufacturing costs and inventory
• Support pricing decisions and profitability analysis by customer
• Collaborate with management to improve financial and operational performance
• Partner with sales to ensure accurate invoicing and collections
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and reporting using Excel

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (required)
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience with cost accounting and inventory management
• Proficiency in Epicor or SAP
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Effective communication and time management abilities
• Advanced Excel skills; Power BI experience is a plus

Job Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Stable, full-time opportunity with a well-established manufacturing organization
• Opportunity to lead site-level financial operations and contribute to strategic initiatives
• Exposure to cost accounting, financial reporting, and operational analysis in a dynamic production environment
• Collaborative team culture with cross-functional engagement across finance, operations, and sales

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