Senior Accountant

LaSalle Network is partnering with a leading aerospace manufacturing company in Bridgeview, IL, to hire a Senior Accountant. This organization is known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and precision manufacturing, serving customers across the aerospace and defense industries.

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules.
• Analyze general ledger activity and investigate variances across manufacturing, inventory, and operational accounts.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and maintain supporting documentation.
• Assist with preparation of monthly financial statements, management reporting packages, and key performance metrics.
• Support inventory accounting, cycle count reconciliations, and manufacturing cost analysis.
• Partner with operations and production teams to monitor inventory valuation, cost of goods sold, and manufacturing expenses.
• Maintain fixed asset records, depreciation schedules, and capital expenditure tracking.
• Assist with annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Support external audits and provide documentation for audit requests.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and internal controls.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reporting accuracy.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 2+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Experience supporting month-end close and preparing financial statements.
• Knowledge of inventory accounting, cost accounting, or manufacturing accounting concepts preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively across accounting, operations, and leadership teams.

• Opportunity to join a stable and growing aerospace manufacturing organization.
• Exposure to manufacturing operations and strategic financial initiatives.
• Collaborative team environment with direct visibility to leadership.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Career growth opportunities within a dynamic industry.

• Location:
  
  Bridgeview, IL
• Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing
• Schedule:
  
  Full-Time
• Work Model:
  Onsite
• Compensation: $75, annually
• Benefits:
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