Senior Accountant
Job ID : 062237
Working type : Onsite
Education level : Bachelors Degree
Salary range : $65000 – $85000
Employment type : Full time
Experience level : Mid Level
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Job type : Permanent
Job location : Rockford, IL, US
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State : IL
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Industry: Manufacturing
Department: Accounting
Report to: Accounting Manager
FLSA: Exempt
Senior Accountant (Full-Time, Onsite)
We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations and deliver accurate, timely financial reporting within a manufacturing environment. This role plays a key part in month-end close, cost analysis, inventory accounting, payroll entries, and audit support, while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities
- General ledger management, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close
- Preparation of financial, operational, and ad hoc management reports
- Bank and cash reconciliations, wire transfers, and cash analysis
- Cost accounting activities including standard cost updates, utilities reporting, and cost-down calculations
- Payroll journal entries, accruals, and labor analysis
- Fixed asset accounting and reconciliation
- Inventory accounting, physical inventory support, variance analysis, and PPV
- Audit preparation and year-end close support
- Sales tax, state tax, and regulatory reporting
- Support AR/AP and treasury functions as needed
- May be assigned other duties by managers
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 5–7 years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment (cost accounting)
- Strong Excel skills; proficiency in Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality
- Collaborative mindset with strong attention to detail
- Experience with PLEX ERP is a plus
Work Environment
- 100% onsite, single location
- Full-time, exempt position
- Minimum 8-hour shifts; weekend work as needed