Senior Accountant

The Bolton Group • Elmhurst, IL

105d • $85,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Our client, a growing manufacturing firm is seeking a strong Senior Accountant to join its accounting team. The role will report to the Controller and will be responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of financial accounting data in a variety of areas.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• 4+ years of related accounting experience required.
• Experience with Microsoft suite of products with intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and distribute customized financial reports by established monthly deadlines while ensuring for the quality, timeliness and integrity of data.
• Evaluate monthly financial results with CFO & Controller noting business results and trends.
• Provide support for the monthly forecasts and annual budgets.
• Lead month-end closing activities, including review of various journal entries, variance analysis, audit schedules and distribution of cost center reports and financial statements.
• Review balance sheet account reconciliations on a monthly basis. Reconcile complex balance sheet accounts and investigate/resolve variances.
• Review a variety of financial statements such as expense analysis, trial balances, balance sheets, income statements and other related reports.
• Assist with monthly board reports.
• Participate in documentation and testing of key internal controls.
• Perform special projects, as required, to assist the department and the Company in achieving its goals and objectives.

Benefits

• $85-95k + health/dental
• 401k

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees