Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant | $90,000–$105,000 + Bonus

Location: Northbrook , IL

Why You’ll Love This Senior Accountant Role:

• Manufacturing-Focused Role – This Senior Accountant opportunity is ideal for someone with hands-on manufacturing accounting experience
• High-Quality Leadership – Work directly with a dynamic Controller who is invested in mentoring and developing their team
• Growth Through Acquisition – As a Senior Accountant, you’ll gain exposure to a public company completing multiple acquisitions each year
• Well-Rounded Accounting Exposure – The Senior Accountant will touch GL, close, reporting, and operational accounting
• Flexible Hybrid Schedule – Enjoy balance while still staying connected to the team
• Stable Yet Evolving Organization – Manufacturing environment with complexity, scale, and opportunity to grow
• Strong Compensation & Bonus – Competitive base salary plus consistent bonus potential

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Accountant:

• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare journal entries and support the general ledger
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes as a Senior Accountant
• Prepare reports and documentation to substantiate transactions prior to close
• Assist with vendor setup and master data maintenance
• Support manufacturing accounting activities including inventory, cost tracking, and operational reporting
• Partner with Controllers and Finance leadership on process improvements
• Contribute as a hands-on Senior Accountant in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Ideal Background for a Senior Accountant:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 4+ years of accounting experience with manufacturing required
• Strong month-end close and general ledger experience
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to grow into broader responsibility
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally

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