Senior Accountant
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Aurora, IL · Posted October 26, 2026
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Senior Accountant
Our client is hiring for a Senior Accountant to join a growing manufacturing organization with an expanding presence across North America and Europe. The company is continuing to expand with plans to open additional locations over the next 12–24 months. This role is ideal for someone with a public accounting background who is ready to take greater ownership of accounting operations, contribute to process improvements, and help review the work of other team members. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in a professional corporate environment.
Senior Accountant Responsibilities:
Support month-end close, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting
Take ownership of assigned accounting processes and ensure accuracy across financial statements
Review account activity, investigate discrepancies, and proactively identify and resolve issues
Supervise the Staff Accountant and review and approve their work to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards
Support accounts receivable, accounts payable, and intercompany accounting activities as needed
Assist with variance analysis, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and internal controls
Partner with the Controller and other members of the finance team on accounting initiatives and business needs
Senior Accountant Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field
Public accounting experience, ideally at the Senior Associate level or above, or 5+ years of Senior Accountant experience within a public or private equity-owned company
Experience taking ownership of accounting responsibilities and reviewing the work of others
CPA license or active progress toward CPA certification preferred
Experience with NetSuite or another ERP system
Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to identify discrepancies and take initiative to resolve them
Comfortable working in a structured corporate environment, ideally within a private equity-backed or publicly traded organization
What’s in It for Me?
Opportunity to take on greater ownership within a growing accounting team
Exposure to leadership and meaningful financial reporting responsibilities
Opportunity to supervise and support the development of another accounting team member
Ability to contribute to process improvements and accounting initiatives
A professional environment with opportunities for continued growth
Key Details
Compensation: $85,000–$95,000 base salary
Bonus: Eligibility for a 10% annual bonus
Benefits: Medical and dental insurance
Location: Arlington, TX
Work Model: Hybrid, with 3–4 days onsite
If you’re ready to take the next step in your accounting career and bring your public accounting experience into a corporate environment, apply today!
Mikayla McGovern
Recruiter, Accounting and Finance
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Support month-end close, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting
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Take ownership of assigned accounting processes and ensure accuracy across financial statements
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Review account activity, investigate discrepancies, and proactively identify and resolve issues
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Assist with variance analysis, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations
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Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and internal controls
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Partner with the Controller and other members of the finance team on accounting initiatives and business needs
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Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field
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Opportunity to take on greater ownership within a growing accounting team
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Compensation: $85,000–$95,000 base salary
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Benefits: Medical and dental insurance
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Location: Arlington, TX
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Work Model: Hybrid, with 3–4 days onsite
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Mikayla McGovern Recruiter, Accounting and Finance
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