Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst

General Accountant
$60,000 – $80,000

A well‑established manufacturing organization in the northwest suburbs is seeking a General Accountant to join their collaborative accounting team.

This General Accountant role offers a well-rounded blend of payroll, general ledger, cost accounting, and expense reporting responsibilities within a stable, structured environment. The position reports directly to experienced leadership and provides strong cross-functional exposure.

• Highly stable organization with a long‑tenured workforce and no history of layoffs

• Backed by a financially strong global parent company

• Broad accounting exposure—payroll, GL, cost accounting, and more

• 401(k) with dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 6% (vests after 2 years)

• Blue Cross Blue Shield health benefits

• Process weekly multi-state payroll for 150+ hourly and salaried employees

• Review electronic timekeeping data and validate hours worked

• Handle adjustments, garnishments, deductions, bonuses, and special payouts

• Maintain payroll accruals and prepare related journal entries

• Research and resolve payroll tax inquiries and discrepancies

• Maintain payroll records, documentation, and reporting

• Post daily bank transactions into SAP

• Maintain and update cash management schedules

• Perform monthly account reconciliations

• Post payroll entries to the general ledger

• Provide backup coverage for Accounts Payable

• Audit and approve employee expense reports

• Maintain the expense reporting system

• Post corporate credit card activity to the GL

• Ensure accuracy, compliance, and appropriate support

• Perform daily product cost roll-ups

• Maintain and analyze KPI calculations

• Support the Plant Controller with cost analysis and reporting

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

• 2+ years of accounting experience

• Payroll processing experience (multi-state preferred)

• Strong understanding of wage & hour laws and payroll tax regulations

• Experience with GL postings and reconciliations

• Exposure to cost accounting—manufacturing experience a plus

• SAP experience preferred

• ADP Workforce Now preferred

• Stable work history

• Detail-oriented, smart, and eager to learn

#INMAR
2026
#LI-AH1