Senior Accountant
Job in
Alsip, Cook County, Illinois, 60803, USA
Listed on 2026-07-08
Listing for:
Advanced Resources
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-08
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant, Financial Controller
Job Description & How to Apply Below
A well-established, global organization in the manufacturing/distribution space is looking to add a Senior Accountant to its corporate accounting team. This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys a broad accounting role, wants exposure to leadership, and is looking to be part of a stable company with an international footprint.
This person will work closely with the Controller and broader finance team on month-end close, financial reporting support, reconciliations, process improvement, and a variety of accounting projects. The role offers a nice mix of core accounting responsibilities, cross-functional visibility, and the opportunity to help improve systems, controls, and reporting processes as the company continues to evolve.
Responsibilities- Support the monthly close process, including journal entries, account analysis, and preparation of supporting schedules
- Assist with financial statement preparation and review to ensure accurate reporting
- Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations across key accounts
- Support fixed asset accounting, including additions, disposals, depreciation, and related controls
- Assist with cash and bank account reconciliations
- Partner with domestic and international finance teams on intercompany activity and related reconciliations
- Support internal and external audit requests, including preparation of schedules and documentation
- Assist with internal controls, process documentation, and opportunities to strengthen accounting procedures
- Help evaluate and improve ERP/system workflows to create efficiencies within the accounting function
- Participate in ad hoc analysis, reporting, and special projects for the Controller and finance leadership team
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 2+ years of accounting experience, ideally within public accounting, manufacturing, distribution, or a corporate accounting environment
- Strong understanding of month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting support
- Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with large data sets
- ERP experience preferred
- CPA or CPA track is a plus, but not required
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to meet deadlines
- Team-oriented personality with the ability to communicate effectively across departments
- Someone who is curious, process-minded, and excited to take ownership within a growing accounting function
- Broad Senior Accountant role with visibility to the Controller
- Exposure to both domestic and international accounting activities
- Opportunity to work for a stable, established company with a global presence
- Strong mix of technical accounting, close, reconciliations, audit support, and process improvement
- Great fit for someone coming out of public accounting or a corporate accounting role who wants more ownership and long-term growth potential
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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