Electronics technician Jobs in Chicago, IL

About Our Client

I'm partnered with the VP of Finance a leading global manufacturer and supplier, specializing in the production of high-quality electronic components. In this newly created role, they are looking to find a Senior Accountant to join their team near Arlington Heights, IL to take ownership over the month-end close process and collaborate with the finance team to meet deadlines for reporting, financial consolidation, budget preparation, tax filings, and related tasks.

Job Description

Senior Accountant Responsibilities :

• Collaborates with the finance team to meet deadlines for reporting, financial consolidation, budget preparation, tax filings, and related tasks.
• Works alongside the manufacturing controller to analyze and compare actual results against budgeted figures.
• Verifies data accuracy, ensures completeness, and makes necessary corrections to meet deadlines.
• Develops and enforces internal controls and procedures for financial transactions and budget planning.
• Assists in the preparation of business reports, financial projections, and yearly budgets.
• Helps in generating monthly financial statements, ensuring adherence to established accounting principles or financial reporting standards.
• Actively participates in audit preparation, providing necessary documentation for both financial and compliance audits, and supports audit planning throughout the year.
• Reviews and audits financial records to ensure adherence to state and federal regulations, coordinating with external auditors to provide required information for annual audits.
• Assesses contracts to evaluate potential accounting and financial risks.
• Ensures adherence to local, state, and federal financial regulations.
• Develops work flow diagrams for accounting processes, creates written procedures, and maintains detailed documentation.
• Performs monthly reconciliations and detailed analyses of general ledger accounts.
• Completes other duties as assigned or required.

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 experience in Accounting
• Manufacturing industry experience required
• CPA or MBA preferred
• Experience in cost and inventory accounting
• Strong understanding of GAAP, and other regulatory requirements
• Excellent analytic, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Key attention to detail
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Proficiency with ERP systems

What's on Offer

• Highly competitive compensation package
• Annual bonus potential
• Strong benefits (401k match)
• Flexible work environment (1 day in office)
• Quick progression to Accounting Manager within the organization
• Highly visible role, partnering with senior leadership
• Mentorship from the VP of Finance
• Leading manufacturer
• Global exposure
• Stable company with ample career progression
• Awesome team culture

Apply now and your resume will be considered within 24 hours!

Contact

Jessica Lee

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