Job Title: Senior AccountantJob Description
The Senior Accountant will serve as the sole accounting and finance professional for a small, established electronics manufacturer, overseeing the full cycle of accounting operations. This role manages daily transactional activities, monthly close, and year-end financial reporting while working closely with the company owner and external CPA firm to ensure accurate financial records and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The position is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional who thrives in a small company, job-shop manufacturing environment and enjoys taking full ownership of the accounting function.
Responsibilities
Manage all day-to-day accounting and finance activities as the only accounting and finance professional for a small electronics manufacturing company.
Enter daily labor data into the ERP system to support accurate job costing and production reporting.
Initiate ACH and wire disbursements in a timely and accurate manner.
Handle full-cycle accounts payable, including entering daily vendor purchase order and non-purchase-order invoices, utility bills, credit card expenses, and all other company-related expenses on a daily basis.
Manage positive pay exception handling and utilize letter of credit facilities as needed.
Oversee accounts receivable by posting sales invoices, customer deposits, and incoming payments accurately and promptly.
Maintain a daily attendance log for payroll purposes and post weekly payroll into the ERP system.
Prepare and post monthly journal entries, including accruals for property tax, payroll fees, health and life insurance charges, property insurance charges, inventory variance, investment dividends, bank interest, depreciation, prepaid expenses, and prepaid insurance.
Record all company expenses monthly in accordance with GAAP.
Perform monthly bank reconciliations, analyze bank account activity, and make necessary adjustments.
Conduct account analysis for accrual accounts, accounts payable, accounts receivable, prepaid insurance, and prepaid expense accounts.
Work closely with the company owner on all company-related financial matters and provide financial support as needed.
After posting monthly income and expenses, analyze the balance sheet, income statement, and trial balance, finalize the financial statements, and submit them to the external CPA firm on a monthly basis.
Assist with yearly benefit enrollment, property insurance renewals, and other financial-related administrative activities.
Support year-end closing duties by preparing and organizing backup documentation for checklist items provided by the CPA firm for the company's annual financial statements and tax returns.
Apply GAAP consistently in all accounting processes, month-end close activities, and year-end reporting.
Collaborate closely with the CPA firm and the company owner on all financial matters, including financial reporting, tax preparation support, and process improvements.
Take ownership of month-end close, including reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting for management and external stakeholders.
Perform cost accounting tasks related to manufacturing and job shop operations, supporting accurate costing, inventory valuation, and financial reporting.
Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and credit card reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data.
Essential Skills
Proven experience managing full-cycle accounting, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll posting, journal entries, and reconciliations.
Hands-on experience with cost accounting in a manufacturing or job shop environment (manufacturing or job shop experience is a must).
Demonstrated ability to own and manage month-end close, including accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, credit card reconciliations, and financial reporting.
Strong proficiency with Excel, including the ability to use pivot tables.
Experience working in a small company environment and comfort operating as the sole accounting and finance resource (small company experience is a must).
Ability to work within an ERP system for labor entry, payroll posting, and general ledger activities.
Solid understanding and application of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
Strong analytical skills for balance sheet, income statement, and trial balance review and analysis.
High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
Ability to collaborate effectively with business owners and external CPA firms on financial matters.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience in a small, custom electronics or similar manufacturing environment.
Background in a job shop setting with exposure to custom design or build-to-order operations.
Comfort working closely with ownership and external advisors on strategic and operational financial topics.
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously, including daily transactional work and monthly and annual closing activities.
Strong organizational skills to maintain documentation and support year-end financial statement and tax return preparation.
Proactive, hands-on approach to problem-solving and process improvement within the accounting function.
Work Environment
This is an on-site role in a small, custom electronics manufacturing job shop with a close-knit, long-tenured team, where many employees have been with the company for an average of 20 years. The position is based in the office, working Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., for a 40-hour workweek. You will work directly with the company owner and interact regularly with the external CPA firm. The environment is stable, collaborative, and hands-on, with daily use of an ERP system, Excel, and standard office and accounting tools.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bensenville, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $42.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Bensenville,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 26, 2026.
About Aston Carter
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.
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