Senior Accountant

McMaster-Carr•Chicago, IL

7d•$175,000 - $224,000

About The Position

As an integral member of our accounting team, you’ll play a key role in high-impact work. Serve as a financial expert for company leaders on topics ranging from transportation costs to R&D investment Own month-end close assignments from recording to reporting Provide expertise for financial planning, forecasting and performance tracking Prepare and review high-level financial statements and reports Create clear, actionable reports that inform decision-making Shape the future of finance in a modernizing industrial supply business

Requirements

CPA license preferred
5+ years of relevant experience in industry or public accounting
Subject matter expertise in accounting fundamentals and advanced Excel skills
Exceptional communication and analytical skills--able to clearly explain complex or ambiguous data
Experience with SQL preferred

Nice To Haves

CPA license preferred
Experience with SQL preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as a financial expert for company leaders on topics ranging from transportation costs to R&D investment
Own month-end close assignments from recording to reporting
Provide expertise for financial planning, forecasting and performance tracking
Prepare and review high-level financial statements and reports
Create clear, actionable reports that inform decision-making
Shape the future of finance in a modernizing industrial supply business