Senior Accountant- Food Manufacturer- Chicago

This role is with a fast-growing company in the CPG industry, specializing in the production and distribution of food products, with a focus on quality and innovation. They offer a wide range of food items, including canned goods, frozen foods, and snacks. Located near Humboldt Park, IL, they are now looking to bring on a Senior Accountant to their growing team! In this position you will be exposed to various areas within the overall accounting operations. You will play a pivotal role in the month-end close process, assist with the budget process, help develop product costs for potential new products, and assist in the analysis of inventory and monthly production variances.

Client Details

This role is with a fast-growing company in the CPG industry, specializing in the production and distribution of food products, with a focus on quality and innovation. They offer a wide range of food items, including canned goods, frozen foods, and snacks. Located near Humboldt Park, IL, they are now looking to bring on a Senior Accountant to their growing team! In this position you will be exposed to various areas within the overall accounting operations. You will play a pivotal role in the month-end close process, assist with the budget process, help develop product costs for potential new products, and assist in the analysis of inventory and monthly production variances.

Description

Senior Accountant Responsibilities:

• Process payroll and manage monthly accrual entries
• Oversee periodic reporting to lenders
• Reconcile general ledger accounts with monthly statements
• Manage and maintain the standard cost system
• Calculate product costs for potential new product launches
• Support analysis of monthly production variances
• Contribute to the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes as needed
• Prepare journal entries and generate various financial reports
• Assist with the budgeting and forecasting process
• Help review and improve internal controls and policies
• Support bank and external audit procedures
• Assist in developing KPIs and profitability metrics
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance (or related field)
• 5+ years of experience in Accounting
• Manufacturing Industry experience required
• Cost Accounting and/or Inventory Accounting experience required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• ERP system experience preferred
• Exceptional attention to detail

Job Offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Discretionary bonus structure
• Strong benefits
• Fast growing company
• Ample room to progress your career
• Highly visible role, partnering with the Controller
• Exposure to senior leadership
• Tons of mentorship and training from the team
• Awesome team culture

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