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Senior Accountant

Connect Search, LLC
Gurnee, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/21/2026

Senior Accountant – Manufacturing | In-Office

Salary $80,000-$85,000

Our client, a growing manufacturing organization, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their team in an in-office environment. This role will be heavily involved in month-end close, financial reporting, inventory and WIP analysis, and forecasting. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a hands-on accounting role with visibility across operations and finance.

Responsibilities

  • Manage month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analysis
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages and supporting schedules
  • Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate variances to ensure accuracy
  • Perform bank and intercompany reconciliations
  • Support work-in-process (WIP) analysis and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition
  • Assist with inventory reconciliations and periodic physical inventory counts
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and annual operating plan activities
  • Partner with leadership and the parent company on financial reporting requirements
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting efficiency
  • Assist with AP/AR functions and ad hoc accounting projects as needed

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business with an accounting concentration
  • 3 years of accounting experience; manufacturing or construction industry experience preferred
  • Experience with month-end close and financial reporting
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and financial accounting principles
  • Advanced Excel skills including pivots, lookups, and formulas
  • ERP experience preferred; Foundation experience is a plus
  • Detail-oriented with strong communication and organizational skills

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid vacation and sick time
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Career growth and advancement opportunities
  • On-the-job training and collaborative team environment

Salary : $80,000 - $85,000

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