Senior Accountant | Chicago, IL

• Ability to have a mentorship with the CFO
• Rapidly growing, acqusitive organization

About Our Client

I am partnered with an 80 year old manufacturer based in Chicago, IL on a Senior Accountant opening. This is a newly created role as the team continues to grow, acquire new companies, and build internally. The team provides a hybrid work model, ability to be collaborative with the CFO, Controller and find ways to improve processes.

My client is looking for a progressive and hungry for growth Senior Accountant to join their PE-backed, fast paced organization within the manufacturing industry. This role will provide you with opportunity to work side by side with the CFO, own the month end close process, and gain exposure to both mergers/acquisitions & financial budgeting.

Job Description

• Managing the month end close process with the Controller and CFO
• Conduct journal entries, bank reconciliations, accruals
• Supporting cash applications, AP/AR
• Gaining exposure to M&A activity
• Participate in accounting analysis with where things stand against budget
• Owning the external audit
• Partner with Controller and CFO on process improvements

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Strong understanding in GAAP accounting
• Manufacturing industry experience
• Public accounting experience
• Ability to be collaborative

What's on Offer

• Hybrid work model
• Strong compensation package and bonus potential
• Ability to have a mentorship with the CFO
• Strong benefits