Senior Accountant

• Up to $100K + Bonus | Hybrid $90,000
• 100,000 + Performance Bonus Hybrid
• Potential for 1 Day WFH After Training 401(k) + Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance PTO + Paid Sick Time Direct Exposure to the Controller & CFO Broad Role with Excellent Career Growth Are you seeking a Senior Accountant position where you can engage in more than just reconciliations and month-end close processes?

Our client is a well-established, fourth-generation privately held company with a variety of businesses in construction, service, distribution, ecommerce, and light manufacturing. They offer the stability of a long-standing organization along with a complex, fast-paced accounting atmosphere where you will gain exposure to nearly all aspects of the business. This role is particularly appealing for individuals who have a background in public accounting and have transitioned into the industry. You will collaborate closely with an experienced Controller and a new CFO, have visibility across multiple business units, and engage in hands-on tasks related to financial reporting, work-in-progress and project accounting, job costing, inventory management, budgeting, forecasting, as well as systems and process enhancement. Instead of being confined to one aspect of the closing process, you will have the chance to comprehend the entire business operation and gain the experience necessary for advancing in your career. The company boasts a history of stability, provides performance-based bonus opportunities and excellent benefits , and allows for one day of remote work per week once you are trained and established in the role. Responsibilities Lead and assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing Prepare financial statements and relevant schedules Perform maintenance of general ledger and reconcile accounts Analyze financial outcomes and explain significant variances Maintain and analyze work-in-progress schedules, job costing, and project profitability Support fixed asset and inventory accounting Aid in annual audits and tax preparation Participate in budgeting and forecasting activities Collaborate with operations and project managers on project costs and profitability Enhance internal controls, accounting procedures, and processes Engage in ERP, systems, and process enhancement projects Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting Approximately 3-6 years of progressive accounting experience Preferably, experience in public accounting/audit Desired background: 2+ years of public accounting plus 1-2+ years of corporate accounting Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and month-end closing Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills Experience in construction is not required. However, exposure to construction, engineering, manufacturing, distribution, industrial services, or other project-based environments is advantageous. Knowledge of work-in-progress, job costing, percentage-of-completion accounting, inventory management, sales tax, certified payroll, or government contracts is beneficial, but not mandatory. Compensation & Benefits $90,000

• 100,000 base salary Performance-based bonus 401(k) Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance PTO and paid sick time Potential for 1 WFH day per week after training

Location:

Oak Park IL area