Sr. Accountant

Job Description

Location : North Chicagoland Suburbs

Salary : 85-108k

Industry : Manufacturing

Type of Role : Direct Hire

Setting : Onsite

About the Company :

Join a global leader in manufacturing that's driving innovation across industries. This client plays a key role in delivering high-quality products and solutions to customers around the world. We're part of a company known for its collaborative culture, strong values, and commitment to developing talent.

Position Overview :

The Senior Accountant will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, supporting manufacturing operations, and driving process improvements within our business unit. This position will partner closely with finance, operations, and supply chain teams to provide actionable insights, accurate financial data, and support strategic decision-making.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional seeking to grow within a global organization and contribute to a high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities :

• Perform and oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and management reports for the business unit.
• Maintain accurate cost accounting records, including inventory valuation, standard cost updates, and variance analysis.
• Collaborate with operations to analyze manufacturing performance, material usage, and production variances.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes, providing financial insights and recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, internal controls, and U.S. GAAP (or IFRS, if applicable).
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing required documentation and explanations.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy in accounting and reporting.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support new product introductions, capital projects, and cost-saving initiatives.

Qualifications :

Meet Your Recruiter

Erik Butzen

Technical Recruiter

Erik Butzen is a skilled and compassionate Senior Recruiter passionate about empowering individuals to advance in their careers. With two years of dedicated service at Sterling, Erik has already significantly impacted the organization's talent acquisition efforts.

Having honed his expertise over five years in the field of recruiting, Erik possesses a deep understanding of the industry's intricacies. His journey began with the desire to assist individuals in finding opportunities that would propel their professional growth forward.

As a Senior Recruiter, Erik takes great pride in his ability to help people make meaningful advancements in their careers. Whether it's guiding a candidate through the interview process, providing valuable insights into the job market, or matching the right talent with the perfect role, Erik is committed to positively impacting the lives of those he interacts with.

One of Erik's most valuable pieces of advice to both hiring managers and fellow recruiters is to ask a lot of questions. Understanding the needs and expectations of both candidates and employers is essential to finding the best fit for both parties.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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