Senior Accountant

$90,000 - $100,000 yearly
Job Category: Accounting & Finance
Position Type: Direct Hire / Permanent
Work Model: Hybrid
Location: Chicago , Illinois
Job ID: 145172
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
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Our CPG client is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join their finance team in downtown Chicago! This role combines technical accounting expertise with team leadership, offering an opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role is budgeted for a base salary of up to $100,000 depending on experience, plus annual bonus potential. Enjoy a hybrid schedule with 3 days in office, 2 days remote. If this sounds like the next step for you, apply today!

Senior Accountant Responsibilities:
  • Lead month-end and quarter-end close processes
  • Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations and financial statements
  • Manage cost accounting processes specific to manufacturing operations
  • Oversee inventory accounting and costing methodologies
  • Support annual audit process.
  • Implement and maintain accounting controls
  • Mentor and manage 1-2 junior staff accountants
  • Provide training and guidance on accounting principles and procedures
  • Review work of junior team members for accuracy and completeness
  • Identify areas for process improvement and efficiency gains

Senior Accountant Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
  • 4+ years of accounting experience
  • CPA certification strongly preferred
  • Proven experience managing and mentoring junior staff
  • Advanced knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
  • Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills
  • Cost accounting in a manufacturing environment preferred
  • Inventory management and valuation experience a plus
  • SOX compliance and internal controls experience preferred
  • Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems preferred

If you are a motivated and detail-oriented accounting professional ready to make an impact, we would love to hear from you!
 
Thank you,
Katherine Norman
Recruiting Manager – Accounting & Finance
LaSalle Network

 
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries. LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets.