Senior Accountant

Hybrid | Northbrook, IL Area | Approximately 4 Days Onsite Per Month Global industrial products and specialty manufacturing organization | Stable, growth-oriented environment An international manufacturer is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its corporate accounting team due to an internal promotion. This position offers a unique blend of month-end close responsibilities, cross-functional project work, intercompany accounting, audit support, and exposure to multiple finance disciplines including FP&A, tax, treasury, and financial reporting. If you're looking for a role with meaningful responsibility, strong leadership, a collaborative team, and one of the most flexible hybrid schedules in the Chicago market, this opportunity deserves a closer look. Responsibilities Support the monthly close process and prepare journal entries Perform account reconciliations and balance sheet analyses Manage intercompany accounting activities, reconciliations, settlements, and related reporting Maintain lease accounting schedules and related accounting records Assist with financial reporting schedules and audit support Review contracts and support accounting treatment assessments Support payroll-related accounting activities and employee expense programs Assist with treasury-related accounting and cash activity processing Support indirect tax compliance and related reconciliations Partner with business units and shared service teams to resolve accounting issues Contribute to process improvement initiatives and internal controls enhancements Participate in special projects across the finance organization Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting 4+ years of accounting experience Strong general ledger and month-end close experience Experience preparing account reconciliations and journal entries Ability to thrive in a changing, evolving environment Strong analytical skills and attention to detail Desire to learn, grow, and take on new responsibilities Preferred Qualifications Experience working within a global organization SAP experience Public accounting experience Exposure to intercompany accounting, audits, or financial reporting Why This Opportunity Stands Out Opening created through internal promotion, demonstrating career growth within the organization Exposure to multiple areas of finance and accounting High-visibility role supporting both corporate and operational teams Flexible hybrid schedule with approximately four required onsite days per month Opportunity to work closely with accounting leadership Diverse responsibilities that extend beyond traditional month-end close work Stable organization with an established global footprint Strong benefits package and bonus opportunity Highly flexible hybrid schedule with approximately four required onsite days per month Annual bonus opportunity Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan Paid vacation and holidays Opportunity to work within a collaborative, growth-oriented finance organization Exposure to multiple accounting and finance disciplines including FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Financial Reporting, and Audit Strong emphasis on professional development and internal advancement Stable global organization with a long-term growth mindset Compensation Target bonus Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to Candidate Privacy Information Statement. #J-18808-Ljbffr LHH