Senior Accountant | Manufacturing | Homewood, IL

Job Description

Senior Accountant Responsibilites :

• Prepare and review complex financial statements, reports, and analyses in accordance with GAAP standards.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries.
• Manage and mentor a team of junior accountants, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.
• Maintain and improve internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with financial regulations.
• Coordinate with external auditors to facilitate annual audits and reviews.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial projections.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost savings or revenue enhancement.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate recording of financial transactions and proper expense allocation.
• Participate in the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures.
• Research and interpret complex accounting issues, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards.
• Manage intercompany transactions, consolidations, and eliminations in a multi-entity environment.
• Review and approve vendor payments, expense reports, and invoices for accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor cash flow and treasury functions, optimizing working capital management.
• Assist in the preparation of tax returns and compliance with local, state, and federal tax regulations.

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

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 4+ years of accounting experience
• Manufacturing industry or relevant industry
• Cost experience nice to have
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Understanding and application of accounting principles / practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel)
• Strong business partnering and communication skills
• Working knowledge of ERP systems

What's on Offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Lucrative bonus structure
• Strong benefits
• Fast growing company
• Ample room to progress your career internally or within another business unit
• Highly visible role, partnering with senior leaders
• Tons of mentorship and training from the team
• Awesome team culture
30+ days ago