Senior Accountant

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Full-time | Finance & Accounting | Food Manufacturing

Are you ready to step into a high-impact accounting role at a fast-growing, globally connected company? This is your opportunity to join a dynamic finance team at a premium food solutions provider that’s redefining quality and innovation in the protein space. With private equity backing and a strong North American presence headquartered in Vernon Hills, this company has doubled in size year over year—and they’re just getting started.

They’re looking for a sharp, detail-driven Senior Accountant to help elevate financial operations, support strategic growth, and bring structure to a rapidly evolving environment.

Why this Role & Company Stands Out

• Fast-growing, PE-backed company
• Global operations, stable industry
• High visibility across departments, working closely with leadership
• Opportunity to build and improve processes

What You’ll be Doing

• Prepare journal entries and reconcile accounts
• Support month-end and year-end close
• Analyze variances and trends
• Assist with internal and external audits
• Ensure GAAP compliance
• File sales and property taxes
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting
• Collaborate with operations and finance teams
• Strengthen internal controls and reporting

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance
• 3–6 years of accounting experience
• Strong GAAP knowledge
• ERP experience (SAP or Oracle a plus)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Detail-oriented, organized, proactive
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment

Nice-to-Haves

• Manufacturing or food industry experience
• Cost accounting exposure
• CPA or CPA-track
• SAP or Oracle expertise

Perks and Benefits

• 401(k) with match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Growth opportunities
• Supportive, team-oriented culture

• Seniority level
  
  Mid-Senior level

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function
  
  Accounting/Auditing, Analyst, and Finance
• Industries Manufacturing and Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

Disability insurance

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