Job Description
Job Description
Abbott Interfast, a leading and innovative fastener manufacturer and supplier, is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Staff Accountant to join our team in Wheeling, Illinois. The Senior Staff Accountant will be responsible for managing core accounting functions, ensuring compliance with GAAP, overseeing month-end and year-end closes, and providing financial insights that support strategic decision-making. This is a full-time, on-site position at our Wheeling, IL facility.
For more than 75 years, Abbott Interfast has proudly served customers across the USA and globally, manufacturing and distributing high-quality fasteners, locknuts, knobs, and cold-headed products from our 100,000 sq. ft. ISO-certified and ITAR-registered facility. We take great pride in delivering precision products for the North American OEM market and beyond, produced using advanced methods such as CNC machining, cold heading, plastic molding, stamping, and more.
Responsibilities
- Lead preparation and review of accurate, timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP
- Manage month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
- Analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies
- Prepare financial reports and variance analyses for senior management
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
- Coordinate with internal teams and external auditors during audits, preparing detailed schedules
- Oversee accounts payable / receivable functions and monitor compliance with internal controls
- Assist with payroll
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required8+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferability in a mid to large-sized organizationManufacturing, industrial supply or distribution industry experience preferred but not requiredStrong knowledge of GAAP, cost accounting, and inventory managementExperience with month-end / year-end close and financial reportingProficiency in ERP / accounting systems (NetSuite, SAP, or similar) and Microsoft ExcelAccounting enterprise conversion experience is a major plusExcellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and analytical abilitiesStrong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work collaboratively across departmentsU.S. work authorization requiredBenefits
Competitive salary commensurate with experienceHealth, dental, and vision insurance401(k)Paid time off and holidaysOpportunities for professional growth and advancement