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Senior Accountant

ebs recruiters LLC
Posted 3 months ago, valid for 23 days
Location

Sauget, IL, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client is looking for a Senior Accountant – Financial Reporting with 3–6+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
  • The role involves preparing financial statements in accordance with GAAP and leading month-end close activities, including journal entries and reconciliations.
  • Key responsibilities include performing variance analysis on production costs and supporting cost accounting and inventory accounting functions.
  • Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, with strong knowledge of GAAP and advanced Excel skills; CPA or CPA candidates are preferred.
  • The position offers a competitive salary of $85,000 to $105,000, depending on experience.

Description

Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant – Financial Reporting to ensure accurate financial reporting, support operational accounting activities, and maintain strong internal controls within a manufacturing or process-driven environment. This role partners closely with operations leadership to analyze costs, improve financial visibility, and support strategic decision-making. 


Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP
  • Lead month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
  • Perform variance analysis on production costs, labor, inventory, and operational expenses
  • Support cost accounting, inventory accounting, and fixed asset reconciliations
  • Partner with operations teams to analyze cost drivers and efficiency metrics
  • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling
  • Maintain and improve internal controls and accounting processes
  • Support external audits and compliance requirements
  • Assist with inventory valuation and tracking processes

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 3–6+ years of accounting experience; manufacturing experience preferred
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
  • Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills
  • CPA or CPA candidate preferred

Preferred Experience

  • Manufacturing, agribusiness, or process industry experience
  • Cost accounting and inventory accounting exposure
  • Familiarity with commodity-based accounting and operational reporting

Key Competencies

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to communicate financial insights to non-finance teams
  • Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines
  • Continuous improvement mindset



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