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Senior Accountant

Creative Financial Staffing (CFS)
Elgin, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/18/2025
Senior Accountant – Growth-Focused Role in a Collaborative Environment

Are you a Big 4 auditor or corporate accountant from a public manufacturing company looking to take the next step in your career? We’re hiring a Senior Accountant to join a high-performing corporate finance team where your contributions will be recognized and your career can flourish.

As a Senior Accountant, you’ll play a key role in supporting monthly close processes, reviewing divisional financials, and contributing to SEC reporting and internal controls. This is a hands-on role with exposure to senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and strategic initiatives.

What You’ll Do As a Senior Accountant

  • Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes using a consolidation system
  • Review divisional financial statements and perform detailed balance sheet analysis, especially around inventory and reserves
  • Collaborate with accounting teams across multiple locations to improve the close process
  • Provide accounting guidance to ensure accuracy and compliance with US GAAP
  • Support SEC reporting and external filings
  • Prepare internal management reports and handle ad hoc financial projects
  • Contribute to government census and regulatory reporting

What We’re Looking For In a Senior Accountant

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred)
  • 3 years of experience in public accounting or corporate accounting within a public manufacturing company
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls (SOX experience a plus)
  • Experience with financial consolidation tools and ERP systems
  • Advanced Excel skills and ability to work with large data sets
  • Detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive mindset

Why Work Here As a Senior Accountant

  • 🚀 Tremendous growth – The company is expanding rapidly through organic growth and acquisitions
  • 🌱 Career development – Grow within corporate accounting, financial reporting, FP&A, or business units
  • 🤝 Collaborative culture – Tight-knit team where everyone knows everyone
  • 🎯 High visibility – Work directly with senior leadership and gain exposure to strategic decision-making
  • 🏢 Balanced schedule – In-office 4 days a week, with 1 remote day to start
  • 🌟 Recognition – Good work is noticed, and advancement is encouraged

{Yearly} Salary starts at $85,000

If you’re ready to make an impact and grow your career as a Senior Accountant, apply today and join a team where your skills and ambition will thrive. We’re excited to meet our next Senior Accountant—could it be you?

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