Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant Ashton, IL, US Job Description Experience Salary: $85,000 - $100,000 per year Job Details Key Responsibilities Maintain and create GL accounts, macro groupings, and system formats to support accurate and meaningful financial statements. Lead month-end and year-end close activities, including preparing schedules and coordinating information for auditors. Prepare journal entries and assigned account reconciliation. Coordinate with external auditor/tax preparer to support multi-state income tax compliance (quarterly payments, annual returns/reports); complete select state filings internally. Assist Controller with cash management, including payment planning, approvals, releases, and weekly cash projections for owners and management. Review and approve monthly benefit invoices prior to AP processing. Analyze inventory activity and variances, including data collection, reporting, and interpretation. Collaborate with the Accountant and department managers to develop the annual operating budget; monitor performance and investigate variances. Proactively identify, communicate, and help resolve financial issues in a timely manner. Partner with Accountant to prepare formal financial presentation materials for internal and external readers. Perform monthly Bank Reconciliation for designated accounts. Compile property valuations and business interruption data for annual insurance renewals; report relevant incidents or changes to the insurance broker. Support Purchasing with lease-versus-buy analyses and other financial evaluations. Assist in generating annual employee benefits statements for all employees. Respond to information requests and provide financial support to internal departments. Offer guidance and problem‑solving support to team members when they encounter challenges they cannot solve on their own. Provide backup coverage for various accounting functions within the department. Perform other job-related duties as assigned or apparent. We are Looking For Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred 5+ years of progressive accounting experience Strong accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational skills Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, INDEX, HLOOKUP) Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to interact professionally with internal and external partners Ability to work effectively in a high-volume, fast-paced environment while managing multiple deadlines Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, using logic and experience to resolve issues independently and collaboratively Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred A bit about us Our client is a family owned and operated, culture-driven, dry food manufacturing company that was established in 1946 and has grown to a company with about 650 full time employees. Why join us? Competitive salary Outstanding Benefits Package Health Insurance Dental Vision Disability Life Insurance Profit Sharing & 401(k) Onsite Fitness Center #J-18808-Ljbffr