Senior Accountant
Senior Manufacturing Accountant
Elk Grove Village, IL
$65,000 $90,000 (Based on Experience)
Full-Time | MondayFriday (8:00 AM 5:00 PM)
About the Opportunity
We are seeking aSenior Manufacturing Accountantto 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 implementationideal 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 Responsibilities
Lead and ownmonth-end close processes
Prepare and postjournal entriesand performaccount reconciliations
Track and analyzeinventory costs
Performvariance analysisacross operations and financials
Supportpercentage-of-completion (POC) revenue recognition
Managesales tax compliance
Assist withaudit preparation and support
Participate inERP system implementation and improvements
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree inAccounting
3+ years of accounting experience (manufacturing environment required)
Strong experience with:
Month-end close ownership
Inventory costing and variance analysis
Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)
POC revenue recognition exposure
Experience working withinERP systemsand General Ledger environments
Preferred Qualifications
ERP implementation experience
Cost accounting background
Sales tax experience
Project accounting exposure
Audit support experience
What Were Looking For
Detail-oriented and highly organized
Self-starter who thrives with minimal supervision
Ability toreprioritize quicklyin a fast-paced environment
Hands-on and willing to dig into the details
High level ofconfidentiality and integrity
What Youll Gain
Strongstability and consistent growth environment
Exposure toERP implementation(great resume builder)
High visibility within amanufacturing operation
Backing from a well-established parent organization
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Interview Process
Initial Phone/Teams Screen (HR)
In-Person Interview (Leadership Team)
Ideal Background
Candidates coming from:
Manufacturing environments (preferred)
Food processing or industrial equipment industries
Mid-sized manufacturing organizations
What to Avoid
This role is not a fit for candidates with:
Pure public accounting backgrounds (no manufacturing exposure)
AP/AR-only experience
Highly siloed corporate reporting roles without hands-on GL work
Apply Today
If youre looking for a role where you can take ownership, work cross-functionally, and grow within a stable manufacturing environment, we encourage you to apply!