Lead Accountant
Job in
Naperville, DuPage County, Illinois, 60540, USA
Listing for:
CFS
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-11-12
Job specializations:
-
Accounting
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Opportunity for the Lead Accountant to grow into a Controller position
- Direct exposure to ownership and executive leadership
- High-visibility role where the Lead Accountant has a meaningful impact on the business
- Opportunity to take ownership of accounting operations, reporting, and cash management
- Strong work-life balance with normal business hours
- Small company environment with less bureaucracy and greater influence
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, HSA, and Simple IRA
- Free lunches, coffee, and snacks provided
- Stable organization with a unique and specialized industry presence
Salary:$85,000 - $115,000
Why This Opportunity Stands Out- Opportunity for the Lead Accountant to grow into a Controller position
- Direct exposure to ownership and executive leadership
- High-visibility role where the Lead Accountant has a meaningful impact on the business
- Opportunity to take ownership of accounting operations, reporting, and cash management
- Strong work-life balance with normal business hours
- Small company environment with less bureaucracy and greater influence
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, HSA, and Simple IRA
- Free lunches, coffee, and snacks provided
- Stable organization with a unique and specialized industry presence
- Manage day-to-day accounting operations and month-end close as the Lead Accountant
- Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements
- Oversee cash flow activities and maintain banking relationships
- Coordinate audit and tax activities with external CPA firms
- Ensure payroll transactions are properly processed and recorded
- Manage sales tax processes and work with third-party providers
- Support leadership with financial reporting and accounting analysis as the Lead Accountant
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- 5+ years of accounting leadership experience
- Strong general accounting, financial statement preparation, and month-end close experience
- Quick Books and advanced Excel experience required
- Manufacturing or distribution industry experience strongly preferred
- Experience partnering with CPA firms on audits, tax matters, and compliance
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