Accountant

General Accountant$60,000 – $80,000A well‑established manufacturing organization in the northwest suburbs is seeking a General Accountant to join their collaborative accounting team.This General Accountant role offers a well-rounded blend of payroll, general ledger, cost accounting, and expense reporting responsibilities within a stable, structured environment. The position reports directly to experienced leadership and provides strong cross-functional exposure.Why You’ll Love This General Accountant Opportunity• Highly stable organization with a long‑tenured workforce and no history of layoffs • Backed by a financially strong global parent company • Broad accounting exposure—payroll, GL, cost accounting, and more • 401(k) with dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 6% (vests after 2 years) • Blue Cross Blue Shield health benefitsKey Responsibilities of the General AccountantPayroll• Process weekly multi-state payroll for 150+ hourly and salaried employees • Review electronic timekeeping data and validate hours worked • Handle adjustments, garnishments, deductions, bonuses, and special payouts • Maintain payroll accruals and prepare related journal entries • Research and resolve payroll tax inquiries and discrepancies • Maintain payroll records, documentation, and reportingGeneral Ledger• Post daily bank transactions into SAP • Maintain and update cash management schedules • Perform monthly account reconciliations • Post payroll entries to the general ledger • Provide backup coverage for Accounts PayableExpense Reporting• Audit and approve employee expense reports • Maintain the expense reporting system • Post corporate credit card activity to the GL • Ensure accuracy, compliance, and appropriate supportCost Accounting• Perform daily product cost roll-ups • Maintain and analyze KPI calculations • Support the Plant Controller with cost analysis and reportingIdeal Background for the General Accountant• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance • 2+ years of accounting experience • Payroll processing experience (multi-state preferred) • Strong understanding of wage & hour laws and payroll tax regulations • Experience with GL postings and reconciliations • Exposure to cost accounting—manufacturing experience a plus • SAP experience preferred • ADP Workforce Now preferred • Stable work history • Detail-oriented, smart, and eager to learn#INMAR2026 #LI-AH1