SR Accountant

enior Accountant (Manufacturing Industry)

Location:

** Chicago Suburbs, Illinois (On-site)

Employment Type:

** Full-time, Exempt

Salary:** $75,000 - $95,000 (DOE)

A growing manufacturing company is seeking an experienced
** Senior

Accountant
** to join its management team. This is a hands-on role

responsible for accounting, financial reporting, payroll, purchasing

support, inventory control, and office administration.

The ideal candidate enjoys working in a small to mid-sized business

environment and is comfortable managing a wide range of accounting and

administrative responsibilities.

Accounting & Finance

• * Manage Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)
• * Prepare journal entries and perform month-end closing
• * Process invoices and monitor customer payments
• * Maintain cash flow reports and financial records
• * Prepare financial reports, forecasts, and management reports
• * Assist with annual audits and tax-related documentation
• * Maintain accurate accounting records using Quick Books

• * Prepare customer quotations and sales orders
• * Process purchase orders and obtain internal approvals
• * Coordinate with vendors regarding pricing, deliveries, and payment terms
• * Support purchasing activities and vendor communications

• * Maintain inventory records and Bills of Materials (BOM)
• * Update inventory information in Quick Books
• * Investigate inventory discrepancies
• * Support cost accounting and inventory reporting

• * Process payroll and assist with employee benefits administration
• * Support recruiting and onboarding activities
• * Coordinate with external IT vendors and office service providers
• * Maintain office operations and administrative functions
• * Prepare reports for corporate management as needed

• * Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• * 10+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• * Strong knowledge of General Ledger, AP, AR, month-end close, and financial reporting
• * Experience with Quick Books is strongly preferred
• * Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite
• * Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• * Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• * Ability to manage multiple priorities independently

• * Manufacturing industry experience
• * Cost accounting and inventory accounting experience
• * Payroll processing experience
• * Purchasing or supply chain support experience
• * ERP system experience
• * Experience working in a small or mid-sized company
• * Japanese language skills are a plus, but not required

• * Self-motivated and detail-oriented professional
• * Hands‑on team player who enjoys wearing multiple hats
• * Strong sense of ownership and accountability
• * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• * Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

• * Competitive salary based on experience
• * Comprehensive benefits package
• * Paid time off
• * Opportunity to work closely with company leadership
• * Long-term career growth with a stable manufacturing organization