Senior Accountant | Logistics | Addison, IL

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting.
• Manage fixed asset accounting, depreciation schedules, and capital project tracking.
• Support external audits by preparing schedules, responding to auditor inquiries, and ensuring compliance.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies.
• Assist with tax filings, regulatory reporting, and statutory requirements as needed.
• Participate in system improvements, automation efforts, and process optimization initiatives.
• Support leadership with ad hoc financial analyses and special projects.

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Hybrid/Flexible Working EnvironmentDirect path to become the Accounting Manager

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3+ years of experience in Accounting
• Logistics industry experience required
• Excellent knowledge of MS Excel and Word
• Strong business communication and analytic skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail

I'm partnered with the Director of Accounting at a multi-billion dollar, global, logistics company. They are a global, growing organization with a presence in numerous industries including Industrial, Chemicals, CPG, Tech, Automotive and many more. Their facility located in Addison, IL is a recent acquisition and they're looking to build out a strong US Accounting team starting with this Senior Accountant role.

• Competitive compensation package
• Bonus potential
• Strong benefits
• Fast growing company
• Ample room to progress your career
• Highly visible role, partnering with the Global team
• Tons of mentorship and training from the team
• Awesome team culture