Accountant

This range is provided by Confidential. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $100,000.00/yr - $115,000.00/yr Senior Accountant Location: Naperville, IL | Hybrid (3 days in office) Compensation: Up to $115K base Reports To: Corporate Accounting Manager Global distributor of premium consumer products. The company has grown from $300M to $2.5B since 2010 through both organic expansion and $350M+ in acquisitions over the last two years. This is a fast-paced, evolving environment where process-minded accounting professionals can make their mark, influence change, and grow with the organization. What You Will Do Prepare month-end journal entries for corporate and central functions, including marketing, insurance, prepaids, IT, HR, intercompany, allocations, accruals, and reserves. Perform and analyze account reconciliations for assigned areas. Conduct financial statement variance analysis and follow up on corrections and resolutions. Maintain organized, accurate, and complete accounting records in accordance with GAAP and internal controls. Partner with cross-functional teams (Finance, Operations, HR, IT, etc.) to support strong processes and financial controls. Support continuous improvement and shorter close timelines by leveraging technology, standard operating procedures, and process automation. Assist with internal and external financial statement audits. Participate in technology upgrades, business initiatives, acquisitions, and special projects as assigned. Research and assist with implementation of technical accounting matters. Document policies, procedures, and workflow for areas of responsibility. Support and assist the Corporate Accounting Manager with additional duties as needed. Ideal Background CPA or CPA-eligible required 3+ years of experience in public accounting OR corporate accounting within a large or multi-entity organization Strong foundation in GAAP, reconciliations, journal entries, financial reporting, and accrual-based accounting Experience with inventory, manufacturing, distribution, or wholesale environments a plus Advanced Excel skills; ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.) preferred Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills Thrives in an environment that is fast-growing, dynamic, and evolving due to acquisitions and scale Why This Role Stands Out $2.5B+ company with continued growth and evolving structure — pre-IPO potential Opportunity to step into a high-visibility role with process ownership Fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture where ideas are welcomed and change happens quickly Pathway to roles like Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, etc. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Accounting/Auditing Industries: Manufacturing and Sporting Goods Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Confidential by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance Paid maternity leave Disability insurance Tuition assistance 401(k) Paid paternity leave #J-18808-Ljbffr