Sr. Staff Accountant

Illinois Employer • Vernon Hills, IL • 4h ago

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13553088

Job Title: Senior Staff Accountant

Reports To: Manager, Accounting

Position Location: Vernon Hills, IL

Work Type: Hybrid (3 days in office)

FLSA Status (Exempt/Non-Exempt): Exempt

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Accountant to join our growing finance team. This role will support accounting operations across multiple manufacturing business units operating in a complex, multi-entity environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical accounting skills, manufacturing accounting experience, and the ability to navigate multiple ERP systems while delivering accurate and timely financial reporting to management and private equity ownership.

This position will play a critical role in month-end close, consolidations, financial reporting, ERP integrations, process improvement initiatives, and supporting strategic growth activities, including acquisitions and system conversions. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment and have the ability to partner effectively with operations, finance leadership, and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Close & General Accounting

Lead and execute monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for

assigned entities.

Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and account

reconciliations.

Analyze financial results and investigate significant variances from

budget, forecast, and prior periods.

Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.

Support external audits, lender reporting, and tax compliance

activities.

Multi-Entity Reporting & Consolidations

Prepare consolidated financial statements and management reporting

packages across multiple legal entities and business units.

Perform intercompany reconciliations and eliminations.

Assist with ownership structure changes, acquisitions, divestitures,

and entity integrations.

Support monthly reporting requirements for private equity sponsors,

lenders, and executive leadership.

Participate in cash flow reporting, covenant compliance reporting,

and board presentation support.

Manufacturing & Inventory Accounting

Support accounting for inventory, standard costing, labor and

overhead absorption, and manufacturing variances.

Analyze inventory reserves, cycle count adjustments, and physical

inventory results.

Partner with plant operations and supply chain teams to ensure

accurate inventory valuation and cost reporting.

Review production and operational metrics to identify financial

trends and improvement opportunities.

Assist with implementation and enhancement of inventory controls and

manufacturing accounting processes.

ERP Systems & Process Improvement

Serve as a key accounting resource across multiple ERP platforms.

Assist with ERP implementations, conversions, acquisitions, and

system integrations.

Reconcile data between ERP systems and reporting platforms to ensure

data integrity.

Develop and improve reporting tools, workflows, and automation

opportunities.

Partner with IT, operations, and finance teams to streamline

processes and strengthen internal controls.

Private Equity & Executive Reporting

Prepare monthly KPI dashboards, performance metrics, and executive

reporting packages.

Support budgeting, forecasting, and annual planning processes.

Provide ad hoc analysis related to profitability, working capital,

inventory performance, and operational efficiency.

Assist leadership with financial analysis supporting acquisitions,

integration activities, and strategic initiatives.

Deliver concise financial insights to both financial and

non-financial stakeholders.

Qualifications:

Required

Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance.

5+ years of progressive accounting experience.

Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.

Experience working in a multi-entity and/or multi-location

environment.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including PivotTables, XLOOKUP,

Power Query, and data analysis.

Experience with ERP systems and large transactional datasets.

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a

fast-paced environment.

Preferred

CPA or CPA candidate.

Experience in a private equity-backed company.

Experience with multiple ERP systems and ERP implementations.

Consolidation and intercompany accounting experience.

Exposure to a

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