Senior Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant – ready to take on Senior role

$75k - $95k + Bonus Potential
Champaign, IL area (2 hours south of Chicago) | Onsite

Relocation Assistance Available

Looking for more than another month-end close? This role is for an experienced accountant who enjoys understanding how the business operates, not just how the numbers tie out. You'll work closely with leadership, gain exposure to budgeting, audits, fixed assets, manufacturing cost structures, and financial analysis while helping drive accuracy and integrity of the company's financial operations.

• Own key areas of the monthly close process, including reconciliations, journal entries, financial analysis, and reporting
• Help ensure accurate and timely financial statements and month‑end reporting
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and annual planning activities
• Manage fixed assets, depreciation schedules, and capital project accounting
• Partner with operations, maintenance, and other departments to support business objectives
• Assist with annual audits and tax‑related requests
• Contribute ideas to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting efficiency

• CPA (or able to sit for exam within 6‑12 months)
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial distribution, or public accounting serving manufacturing/distribution clients
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, general ledger accounting, and month‑end close
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and solve problems
• Desire to continue growing professionally and advance within an organization

Location:

Central Illinois – 2 hours south of Chicago

• Established and growing company
• Broad exposure across accounting and finance functions
• Direct impact on business performance and decision-making
• Opportunity to build a long‑term career, not just fill a position
• Strong benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, and company‑paid life insurance

• Medical, dental, vision, and ADD
• 401(k) match
• Paid time off
• Company‑paid life insurance

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