Our client, a prominent North American manufacturing firm, is looking to hire a Staff Accountant for its Head Office located in Illinois. The Staff Accountant supports day-to-day accounting operations for multiple manufacturing entities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, general ledger integrity, and compliance with internal controls. This role works closely with operations, AP/AR, and leadership in a fast-paced, evolving environment that includes new entity setup, system implementations, and acquisition integration.
Responsibilities:
Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts for multiple domestic and international manufacturing entities
Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments in compliance with GAAP
Support month-end and year-end close processes across multiple companies and currencies
Perform account reconciliations including bank, inventory, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and intercompany accounts
Assist with cost accounting activities, including inventory valuation, standard costing, and variance analysis
Support intercompany transactions, eliminations, and reconciliations
Assist in preparation of financial statements and internal reporting packages for leadership and global stakeholders
Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company accounting policies
Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and documentation
Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and finance teams to investigate and resolve discrepancies
Assist with process improvements, accounting automation, and ERP/system enhancements
Support accounting activities related to acquisitions, entity integrations, and business transitions
Requirements:
Experience working in startup, growth-stage, or newly integrated organizations
Exposure to accounting system implementations, upgrades, or ERP rollouts
Experience supporting acquisitions, mergers, or entity integrations, including chart-of-accounts alignment and process standardization
Ability to operate effectively in lean teams with changing priorities
Experience working with international entities, including intercompany activity and global reporting coordination
Strong cross-functional communication skills with operations, leadership, and international teams
Process-improvement mindset with the ability to document and standardize accounting procedures
Multi-Entity Accounting: Support accounting activities across multiple companies, including reconciliations.
Accuracy & Compliance: Maintain accurate records and support GAAP-compliant reporting.
Systems Adaptability: Work effectively within ERP/accounting systems and evolving processes.
Communication: Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
Manufacturing ERP experience (Microsoft Dynamics, Great Plains, SYSPRO)
Intercompany accounting and consolidation experience
Audit support experience (internal and external)
CPA or CMA preferred
5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing or industrial environments
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