Senior Accountant

High-growth company with strong expansion and career growth opportunities
Direct exposure to and mentorship from senior leadership

About Our Client

I'm currently partnered with a rapidly growing, multi-million-dollar OEM of a large industrial food manufacturer near Elk Grove Village, IL that is looking to add a Senior Accountant to join their team!

In this role, you'll lead month-end closes, prepare financial statements, analyze accounts, manage reserves, project revenue, and inventory costs. You'll also drive cost analysis, support audits, enhance processes, manage sales tax, and play a key role in ERP implementation-making a meaningful impact across the business.

They are looking for a candidate with a strong desire to grow within the company. In this role you will have significant visibility, the opportunity to take ownership of processes, develop professionally, and grow into the primary driver of the department over time.

Job Description

Prepare and review periodic financial reports (monthly, quarterly, annual)
Lead close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis
Monitor and maintain accuracy of general ledger accounts
Evaluate and record key reserves (e.g., bad debt, warranty, accruals, inventory-related estimates)
Analyze inventory-related costs, including variances and obsolescence considerations
Support revenue recognition for long-term or project-based work in line with applicable standards
Oversee close and financial tracking across operations, projects, and inventory
Coordinate reporting submissions to a parent organization
Assist with audit requests by compiling support and addressing auditor questions
Identify opportunities to streamline processes and strengthen internal controls
Review operational and project cost performance, highlighting key variances
Track and report on order activity, including pipeline and backlog metrics
Ensure accuracy and consistency of inventory costing
Perform ad hoc cost analysis and support cost optimization initiatives
Provide backup support across transactional accounting functions as needed (AP/AR)
Handle indirect tax compliance, including sales tax filings and reporting
Contribute to system implementations and process improvements within the ERP environment

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

Bachelors Degree in Accounting
Experience with revenue recognition priciples
3+ years of accounting experience, with exposure to manufacturing environments a plus
Comfortable working within ERP or large-scale accounting systems
Effective time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves mentality

What's on Offer

Opportunity to join a rapidly growing organization with strong momentum and clear paths for career advancement
Competitive base salary plus bonus potential
Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, wellness coverage, 401(k) with company match, PTO, and sick time
High-impact role with the opportunity to contribute to key business decisions and influence pricing strategy across the organization
Exposure to multiple areas of the business, providing strong learning and professional development opportunities
Collaborative and supportive team culture with a focus on partnership and continuous improvement
Opportunity to work directly with senior leadership, gaining mentorship and visibility within the organization
Join a company experiencing significant growth, creating exciting opportunities to grow alongside the business

Contact

Andrew Noll

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