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Staff Accountant / Accounting Coordinator
MPE · Chicago, IL · Full-time · Manufacturing
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Chicago, IL (on-site) |
Full-time |
Manufacturing |
ABOUT MPE
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Worldwide market leader in coffee grinding, conveying & systems solutions |
Customers include Starbucks, Nestlé Purina, Hershey's, Mondelez & Quaker |
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4.6-star Glassdoor rating - recognized for culture & growth |
Industry leader in product innovation across the food & beverage sector |
THE ROLE
This is the senior operational accounting role at MPE - responsible for owning day-to-day financial operations end to end. You'll personally handle the most complex transactions (capital equipment invoicing, Letters of Credit, multicurrency wires, bank reconciliation, and month-end close) while directing the workflow of a two-person team. Reports to the Accounting Manager.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE • Oversee all AR; ensure invoices are accurate and on time across all product and service lines • Execute CAPEX invoicing with progressive billing schedules and milestone-based payment tracking • Manage AR collections, escalations, and customer payment disputes |
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE • Oversee AP operations; ensure vendor payments are current and on schedule • Execute bank-level payments: ACH and multicurrency wire transfers • Manage Positive Pay reconciliation and outstanding check resolution • Handle AP escalations |
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GENERAL LEDGER & CLOSE • Manage Letters of Credit end to end: bank coordination, document compliance, expiry tracking • Perform bank reconciliation and cash book adjustments • Assist with month-end close: journal entries, G/L reconciliation, deposit schedule maintenance • Maintain customer and vendor data integrity in the ERP system |
OPERATIONS & REPORTING • Cost accounting: standard cost maintenance, variance analysis, inventory valuation, margin reporting, BOM costing • Prepare and submit payroll reports to external payroll provider • Manage third-party commissions and Certificates of Insurance • Direct daily workflow priorities for the accounting team |
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in or compensating experience in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience (AR, AP, general ledger)
- Hands-on experience with bank reconciliation, journal entries & month-end close
- Proficiency in ERP systems (data entry, reporting, master data)
- Progressive billing & milestone-based invoicing experience is preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Letters of Credit & multicurrency wire transfer experience is a plus
- Manufacturing environment experience is preferred
- High attention to detail with ability to prioritize across multiple tasks
- Experience with banking platforms and AP automation tools is a plus
BENEFITS
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Competitive salary |
Health, dental & vision |
401(k) plan |
PTO & holidays |
Professional development |
Ready to be a vital part of financial operations at a growing, industry leading company?
Submit your resume and cover letter via the application link.