Senior Staff Accountant

Chicago, IL | Manufacturing - $80k - $90k

Are you a hands-on accounting professional looking for a role where your work makes a tangible difference to the business? This is an excellent opportunity for a Staff Accountant to join an established, family-owned manufacturing business with a proud history, a collaborative culture, and a strong commitment to quality and innovation.

With roots dating back to the 1930's, this Chicago-based manufacturer has built its reputation on long-standing customer relationships, product excellence, and continuous development. The business combines the stability of an established organization with a relaxed, supportive working environment where teamwork matters and individual contributions are valued.

Why Consider This Staff Accountant Opportunity?

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• Direct CFO exposure: Work closely with the CFO, gaining valuable insight into financial performance, reporting, and business decision-making.

  
  
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• A genuinely supportive culture: Join a close-knit, family-oriented team where colleagues collaborate, enjoy their work, and support one another.

  
  
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• Performance recognition: Take advantage of eligible quarterly bonus opportunities that reward hard work and contribution.

  
  
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• Meaningful business impact: Go beyond routine accounting by helping management understand financial results and supporting profitability objectives.

  
  
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• Established business with a long-term outlook: Build your career within a respected manufacturing organization with decades of history and a continued focus on quality and innovation.

  
  
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• Broad accounting experience: Develop your expertise across general ledger accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, budgeting, and forecasting.
  
  

  
  
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The Staff Accountant Role

Reporting directly to the CFO, the Staff Accountant will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the month-end close, and providing reliable financial information to the wider business.

Key responsibilities include:

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• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.

  
  
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• Support the month-end close process, including journal entries and general ledger maintenance.

  
  
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• Perform bank reconciliations and reconcile balance sheet and other financial accounts.

  
  
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• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to monitor financial performance.

  
  
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• Analyze account balances and transactions, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues.

  
  
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• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to information requests.

  
  
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• Maintain accurate financial data using accounting software and ERP systems.

  
  
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• Collaborate with colleagues across departments to support financial transparency and the company’s profit and loss objectives.

  
  
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What We’re Looking For

The ideal Staff Accountant will bring strong attention to detail, sound accounting fundamentals, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close is important. Familiarity with MAS 90 or Sage 100 would be particularly advantageous.

If you are seeking a Staff Accountant position offering direct access to senior finance leadership, a welcoming team environment, performance-based rewards, and the opportunity to contribute to an established manufacturing business, this could be an excellent next step in your career.

Apply today to find out more.


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