Senior Accountant | Libertyville, IL

Libertyville, Illinois Permanent USD90,000 - USD110,000 per year View Job Description
The Senior Accountant will play a key role in maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, supporting month-end close activities, performing account reconciliations, analyzing financial data, and assisting with audit and tax-related processes. The position will work closely with accounting leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure accurate financial reporting and support continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Gain exposure to all facets of accounting while working closely with leadership.
  • Opportunities for growth, expanded responsibility, & advancement.

About Our Client

A growing manufacturing organization is seeking a hands-on Senior Accountant to join its accounting team. This role offers broad exposure across the accounting function, significant interaction with business operations, and the opportunity to contribute to process improvements within a dynamic environment. The organization is looking for a technically strong accounting professional who enjoys ownership, problem-solving, and partnering with various departments throughout the business.

This position is ideal for an accountant seeking long-term career growth and increased responsibility within a stable and expanding organization.

The Senior Accountant will play a key role in maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, supporting month-end close activities, performing account reconciliations, analyzing financial data, and assisting with audit and tax-related processes. The position will work closely with accounting leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure accurate financial reporting and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Description

  • Prepare and post journal entries
  • Perform monthly account reconciliations and balance sheet analyses
  • Research and resolve aged balance sheet items
  • Support month-end and year-end close processes
  • Maintain general ledger accuracy and integrity
  • Analyze financial statements and identify trends or variances
  • Assist with cash management and banking activities
  • Support external audit requests and documentation
  • Assist with sales and property tax reporting
  • Conduct customer and vendor account analysis
  • Support budgeting and forecasting initiatives
  • Identify and implement accounting process improvements
  • Collaborate with operations, finance, and other internal stakeholders on business initiatives and reporting needs



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.

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 Finance
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • Strong experience with general ledger accounting
  • Experience preparing journal entries and account reconciliations
  • Month-end close experience
  • Financial statement analysis experience
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • Strong understanding of core accounting principles
  • Stable work history demonstrating progressive growth
  • Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities effectively

What's on Offer

  • Permanent Senior Accountant position near Libertyville, Illinois.
  • Salary of $90,000 to $110,000.
  • Annual Bonus Program Available
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Generous PTO and holiday schedule



Interested? Apply today.

Contact
Andrew Noll
Quote job ref
JN-112026-7145778

Job summary

Sector
Accounting
Sub Sector
Accountant/Bookkeeper
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Libertyville
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Andrew Noll
Job Reference
JN-112026-7145778
 

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