Sr. Accountant

Harvard Resource Solutions/VENTEON is seeking a Sr. Accountant for our manufacturing client in Oak Park on a temporary basis. Could have potential to convert to direct hire for the right person.

In office

Hours:

8:00am - 4:30pm

Pay Range: $38.46hr- $48.00hr (Depending upon experience and education)

We are seeking a versatile and detail-oriented Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager to lead our financial operations. As a key partner to the Owner, you will manage the full accounting cycle—from daily transactional tasks like AP, A/R and Purchase Orders to high-level month-end reporting. Responsible for managing the General Ledger through Financial Statement preparation. This is a "player-coach" role perfect for a professional who enjoys both the precision of bookkeeping and the strategic impact of financial analysis in a growing company.

• Invoice Management:
  Oversee the end-to-end AP process, including accurate data entry, coding, and digital filing of all vendor invoices.
• Payment Processing:
  Schedule and execute weekly payment runs via check, ACH, or wire, ensuring all obligations are met on time.
• Purchase Orders:
  Manage the PO system, matching orders with receiving documents and invoices to ensure internal controls and pricing accuracy.
• Vendor Relations:
  Act as the primary point of contact for vendor inquiries and statement reconciliations.
• General Ledger:
  Maintain a clean and accurate GL; perform regular reconciliations of bank accounts and credit cards.
• P&L Ownership:
  Prepare and present monthly Profit and Loss statements, providing commentary on variances and trends to the Owner.
• Balance Sheet Management:
  Prepare monthly Balance Sheets, ensuring all assets and liabilities are accurately supported and reconciled.
• Cash Flow Monitoring:
  Track daily cash positions and provide short-term cash flow forecasts to support growth initiatives.

• Maintain organized financial records in compliance with GAAP.
• Assist with annual tax preparation and any external audits or 1099 filings.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows as the company scales.

• Education:
  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: 5+ years of progressive accounting experience; prior experience in a small business or "department of one" environment is highly preferred.
• Technical Proficiency:
  Advanced knowledge of [Quick Books] and Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).
• Expertise:
  Deep understanding of full-cycle accounting, including AP, AR, and financial statement preparation.

• Self-Starter:
  You take initiative and don’t require constant supervision to meet deadlines.
• Adaptability:
  You are comfortable pivoting between data entry and strategic reporting as the day requires.
• Integrity:
  You handle sensitive financial information with the utmost discretion.