Staff Accountant

Location: Northbrook, IL

Industry: Manufacturing

We are seeking a hands-on Staff Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in the Northbrook area. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being close to the business, understands the day-to-day accounting function, and is excited to help improve processes as the company continues to evolve.

The ideal candidate brings a strong manufacturing and cost accounting foundation, but personality and mindset are just as important. We’re looking for someone collaborative, adaptable, and willing to jump in wherever needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day accounting activities in accordance with GAAP
• Prepare and post journal entries
• Perform account reconciliations and maintain general ledger accuracy
• Assist with month-end close
• Work with and analyze balance sheet accounts
• Support cost accounting activities within a manufacturing environment
• Assist with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable as needed
• Apply a strong understanding of debits and credits to daily accounting activities
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiencies
• Take on new responsibilities and projects as the organization grows and evolves
• Partner across the organization and step outside of traditional responsibilities when needed to support the team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• Previous manufacturing accounting experience required
• Cost accounting experience required
• Strong understanding of GAAP, general ledger accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, and balance sheets
• Experience with month-end close preferred; candidates with foundational knowledge and a willingness to learn will also be considered
• Must be comfortable supporting AP and AR when needed
• Strong Excel skills required
• Experience with IQMS or Epicor preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

What We’re Looking For

This team is looking for someone who brings a true “roll up your sleeves” mentality. You’ll be successful here if you:

• Enjoy being hands-on and close to the day-to-day accounting
• Are willing to help wherever needed, even when something falls outside your typical responsibilities
• Look for ways to make processes better rather than simply maintaining the status quo
• Work well with different personalities and departments
• Are comfortable operating in an environment experiencing change
• Bring a positive, collaborative approach to solving problems
• Are eager to learn, take on challenges, and grow with the organization

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.

Additional disclaimer:

Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.