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Senior Accountant Manufacturing
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BlackStar
Chicago, IL (In Person)
$85,000 Salary, Full-Time
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Senior Accountant - Manufacturing BlackStar - 4.8 Chicago, IL Job Details Full-time $80,000 - $90,000 a year 4 hours ago Qualifications Financial close processing Sage Accounts receivable management Invoice payment processing Closing the books Full Job Description Senior Accountant (Full-Cycle Accounting | Manufacturing) - Onsite Chicago, IL (60632) We are seeking a hands-on Senior Accountant with strong full-cycle accounting experience to support month-end close, financial reporting, and day-to-day accounting operations for a manufacturing-focused organization. This role is fully onsite and requires a detail-oriented professional who can independently manage core accounting processes and ensure accuracy across the general ledger, AP, and AR functions. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Month-End Close Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow) Execute month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis vs. actual results General Ledger & Reconciliations Maintain and post journal entries with accuracy to the general ledger Perform GL reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and other balance sheet account reconciliations Ensure integrity and completeness of financial data Accounts Payable (AP) Process vendor invoices using 3-way match (PO, receipt, invoice) Manage vendor accounts, resolve discrepancies, and maintain vendor master data Execute weekly check runs and AP reporting Accounts Receivable (AR) Post cash receipts (ACH, checks, credit card payments) Reconcile customer accounts and credit card transactions Support collections and resolve customer discrepancies Audit & Compliance Support Assist with internal and external audits by preparing schedules and supporting documentation Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies Systems & Collaboration Work extensively in MAS 90 / Sage 100 ERP Generate financial reports (Crystal Reports is a plus) Collaborate with CFO and cross-functional teams; no direct reports Required Qualifications 5-10 years of hands-on accounting experience (Senior Accountant level) Strong experience in full-cycle accounting and month-end close Proven experience with GL, bank reconciliations, AP, and AR processing Must have experience with MAS 90 / Sage 100 Manufacturing or inventory-based industry experience strongly preferred At least one role with 3-5+ years of tenure preferred High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities Ability to work fully onsite in Chicago, IL (within ~45 minutes commute) Preferred Qualifications Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or inventory-heavy environments Crystal Reports experience Exposure to ERP reporting tools and financial reporting systems