Senior Accountant

Senior Manufacturing AccountantElk Grove Village, IL$65,000 – $90,000 (Based on Experience)Full-Time | Monday–Friday (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)About the OpportunityWe are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Accountant to join a stable, growth-focused organization within the manufacturing space. This is a hands-on role offering strong exposure to operations, leadership, and an upcoming ERP implementation—ideal for someone who enjoys owning processes and making a direct impact.This position is an individual contributor role within the Accounting/Finance team and offers the opportunity to work closely with leadership while gaining deep visibility into manufacturing operations.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and own month-end close processesPrepare and post journal entries and perform account reconciliationsTrack and analyze inventory costsPerform variance analysis across operations and financialsSupport percentage-of-completion (POC) revenue recognitionManage sales tax complianceAssist with audit preparation and supportParticipate in ERP system implementation and improvementsRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting3+ years of accounting experience (manufacturing environment required)Strong experience with:Month-end close ownershipInventory costing and variance analysisAdvanced Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)POC revenue recognition exposureExperience working within ERP systems and General Ledger environmentsPreferred QualificationsERP implementation experienceCost accounting backgroundSales tax experienceProject accounting exposureAudit support experienceWhat We’re Looking ForDetail-oriented and highly organizedSelf-starter who thrives with minimal supervisionAbility to reprioritize quickly in a fast-paced environmentHands-on and willing to dig into the detailsHigh level of confidentiality and integrityWhat You’ll GainStrong stability and consistent growth environmentExposure to ERP implementation (great resume builder)High visibility within a manufacturing operationBacking from a well-established parent organizationCompetitive compensation and benefits packageInterview ProcessInitial Phone/Teams Screen (HR)In-Person Interview (Leadership Team)Ideal BackgroundCandidates coming from:Manufacturing environments (preferred)Food processing or industrial equipment industriesMid-sized manufacturing organizationsWhat to AvoidThis role is not a fit for candidates with:Pure public accounting backgrounds (no manufacturing exposure)AP/AR-only experienceHighly siloed corporate reporting roles without hands-on GL workApply TodayIf you’re looking for a role where you can take ownership, work cross-functionally, and grow within a stable manufacturing environment, we encourage you to apply!