What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manufacturing Accountant | SAGE 100/MAS 90 | On-Site Chicago, IL position at JoB Training & Coaching?
Location
Chicago, Illinois 60632
Employment Type
Full-Time | Permanent | On-Site
Position Summary
A well-established manufacturing organization is seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant to support and execute full-cycle accounting operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position plays a critical role in maintaining accurate financial reporting, managing month-end close activities, overseeing AP/AR processes, and ensuring the integrity of the general ledger.
The ideal candidate will bring strong manufacturing accounting experience, advanced reconciliation capabilities, and hands-on expertise with MAS 90 / SAGE 100 ERP systems. This opportunity is best suited for a detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and can independently manage multiple accounting priorities with accuracy and efficiency.
This position reports directly to the CFO.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Closing Activities
Chicago, Illinois 60632
Employment Type
Full-Time | Permanent | On-Site
Position Summary
A well-established manufacturing organization is seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant to support and execute full-cycle accounting operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position plays a critical role in maintaining accurate financial reporting, managing month-end close activities, overseeing AP/AR processes, and ensuring the integrity of the general ledger.
The ideal candidate will bring strong manufacturing accounting experience, advanced reconciliation capabilities, and hands-on expertise with MAS 90 / SAGE 100 ERP systems. This opportunity is best suited for a detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and can independently manage multiple accounting priorities with accuracy and efficiency.
This position reports directly to the CFO.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Closing Activities
- Prepare and assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages
- Support complete month-end and year-end close processes
- Prepare journal entries, accruals, and adjusting entries
- Analyze balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow activity
- Ensure financial data accuracy and compliance with accounting standards
- Maintain integrity and accuracy of the general ledger
- Perform detailed general ledger reconciliations
- Complete bank reconciliations and account analysis
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies across financial accounts
- Monitor financial transactions for accuracy and completeness
- Process vendor invoices utilizing 3-way matching procedures
- Maintain vendor master records and payment documentation
- Resolve vendor inquiries and discrepancies in a timely manner
- Manage weekly check runs and payment processing
- Analyze AP aging and account balances
- Post cash receipts and customer payments accurately
- Process ACH, wire, electronic, and paper check transactions
- Reconcile credit card and customer payment activity
- Investigate and resolve customer account discrepancies
- Support collections activities for past due accounts
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes
- Analyze forecast-to-actual variances
- Provide financial insights and operational support to leadership
- Support internal and external audit processes
- Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for auditors
- Ensure compliance with internal accounting procedures and controls
- Partner with internal departments to support operational and financial objectives
- Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives
- Maintain strict confidentiality of financial and company information
- Adapt effectively to changing priorities and business needs
- Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong manufacturing industry accounting background required
- Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle accounting operations
- Expertise in:
- Month-End Close
- General Ledger Management
- Bank Reconciliations
- Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable
- Financial Reporting
- Hands-on experience with MAS 90 / SAGE 100 required
- Crystal Reports experience preferred
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial processes
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Stable career history with at least one long-term tenure of 3–5 years
- Experience within manufacturing or product-based environments strongly preferred
- Candidates from service-only or non-profit backgrounds may not align with client requirements
- Fully on-site role based in Chicago, IL
- No remote or hybrid option available
- No relocation assistance provided
- No visa sponsorship available
- Immediate impact role with direct exposure to executive leadership