Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant - Manufacturing (≈$50M revenue) Location: Western Suburbs of Chicago Work Arrangement: On-site, Monday-Friday (flexible start 8:00-9:00 a.m.) About the Company Privately held, family-owned manufacturer with a collaborative, fast-moving culture and a track record of developing early-career accountants into broader roles. Growth continues, and accounting volume is increasing-this role is being added to strengthen the bench and support the team through that scale. Responsibilites Own account reconciliations and support month-end close (journal entries, balance-sheet tie-outs, variance follow-up). Handle GL activities: coding, basic analysis, and preparation of support for internal reporting. Analyze ERP exports in Excel; clean/compare datasets and identify discrepancies. Cross-train across the function; provide backup for AP, billing, and payroll posting as needed. Partner with the Controller and Senior Accountant; step up on special projects as volume increases. Qualifications Education: Associate's or Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Excel capability is critical: PivotTables and lookups; comfort reconciling and analyzing large datasets. Accounting exposure: Reconciliations and month-end support from work or internship (manufacturing exposure is a plus). Mindset: curious, coachable, growth-motivated, and ready to work on-site with a collaborative team. Systems: Any ERP is a plus (QuickBooks acceptable); ability to learn new systems quickly. Experience with Microsoft Great Plains or Business Central is a plus, not a requirement. Why Work Here Real development: Direct coaching from the Controller; clear grow-up path to Senior level as responsibilities expand. Breadth: Hands-on GL, recs, close, and cross-functional support; excellent platform for rapid learning. Stability + momentum: Private ownership with long-tenured team and continuous process improvement. Compensation: $50,000-$60,000 base for entry level; up to $70,000 for experienced candidates Bonus: Performance bonus pool Benefits Medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD (privately insured) 401(k): Company match currently at 3% up to $1,500 (subject to plan updates) PTO/Sick: Accrued PTO; 40 hours sick time ; flexibility for near-term needs Eligibility: Benefits begin after 90 days Parking: Free on-site Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to Pay Details: $50,000.00 to $70,000.00 per yearSearch managed by: Katherine Bowman Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledMilitary connected talent encouraged to applyTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.