Senior Accountant | Food Processer MFG | Des Plaines, IL

• 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 food manufacturer near Des Plaines, 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

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

Contact

Molly Murphy

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