Accountant - Leading Manufacturer - Naperville, IL

Naperville, Illinois Permanent USD80,000 - USD100,000 per year View Job Description
I'm partnered with the CFO at a growing, multi-million dollar, family-owned manufacturer near Naperville, IL. The company is in growth mode and looking to add to their team by bringing on an Accountant!
  • Reporting directly into the VP, exposure to all aspects of the business!
  • Collaborative team culture, with fun people to work with!

About Our Client

I'm partnered with the CFO at a growing, multi-million dollar, family-owned manufacturer near Naperville, IL. The company is in growth mode and looking to add to their team by bringing on an Accountant!

Reporting into the VP, you will be a key member of the accounting team, working closely with the Senior Leaders and providing financial information to impact operating decisions. The Accountant will assist in the month-end close process and manage the weekly payroll function, while gaining exposure to various areas in accounting and finance.

Job Description

Accountant Responsibilities:

  • Handle day-to-day responsibilities including vendor payments and reconciliations, sales tax payments and reconciliations, etc.
  • Assist the VP with the month-end closing process, including preparing month-end journal entries, including bank and credit card reconciliations, prepaids, accruals, depreciation, etc.
  • Take full ownership of the weekly payroll process.
  • Communicate directly with internal clients and managers face-to-face.
  • Support the Controller in A/P, A/R, General Ledger, reporting, audits, and financial statement analysis.
  • Ensure integrity of financial data, maintain confidentiality, and exhibit ethics and integrity.
  • Impact the overall organization in the most positive way possible, fostering leadership, collaboration, and a culture that is admired by the company and the industry
  • Handle ad hoc requests, such as running reports and providing financial insights.



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
  • 2+ years of accounting experience
  • Manufacturing (or Construction) experience needed
  • Experience processing payroll for a large volume of employees.
  • Strong technical skills, attention to detail, and analytical thinking, and the ability to think outside the box and improve existing processes
  • Intermediate Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP
  • ERP system experience (preferred) or other accounting software such as QuickBooks or Sage Intacct
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

What's on Offer

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Bonus potential
  • Strong benefits
  • Great company culture and positive work environment
  • Ample room to progress your career
  • Highly visible role, partnering with the VP and CFO
  • Tons of mentorship and training from the team
  • Awesome team culture
Contact
Michael Younie
Quote job ref
JN-042025-6729833

Job summary

Sector
Accounting
Sub Sector
Part Qualified
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Naperville
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Michael Younie
Job Reference
JN-042025-6729833