Senior Accountant

Come grow with us! We’re looking for a Senior Accountant who combines strong technical expertise with a proactive, hands-on approach in a collaborative, in-person environment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with others, building relationships across departments, and contributing as a visible part of a fast-moving team.

The right candidate will be able to step in quickly, take ownership, and make an immediate impact—balancing independent work with strong cross-functional collaboration. If you thrive in a high-volume setting, communicate effectively in person, and take pride in accuracy and accountability, this is a great opportunity to grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and create GL accounts, macro groupings, and system formats to support accurate and meaningful financial statements.

• Lead month-end and year-end close activities, including preparing schedules and coordinating information for auditors.

• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations with a high degree of accuracy.

• Coordinate with external auditors and tax preparers to support multi-state income tax compliance (quarterly payments, annual returns/reports); complete select state filings internally.

• Assist Controller with cash management, including payment planning, approvals, releases, and weekly cash projections.

• Review and approve monthly benefit invoices prior to AP processing.

• Analyze inventory activity and variances, including data collection, reporting, and interpretation—leveraging cost accounting principles in a manufacturing environment.

• Collaborate with Accounting and department managers to develop the annual operating budget; monitor performance and investigate variances.

• Proactively identify, communicate, and help resolve financial issues in a timely manner.

• Partner with the Accounting team to prepare formal financial presentation materials for internal leadership and external stakeholders.

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations for designated accounts.

• Compile property valuations and business interruption data for annual insurance renewals and report relevant incidents or changes.

• Support Purchasing with lease-versus-buy analyses and other financial evaluations.

• Assist in generating annual employee benefits statements.

• Respond to information requests and provide financial support to internal departments.

• Offer guidance and problem-solving support to team members across the organization.

• Provide backup coverage for various accounting functions within the department.

We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience

• Manufacturing and/or cost accounting experience required

• Strong understanding of inventory accounting, cost analysis, and variance reporting

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, INDEX, etc.)

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally across all levels

• Ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced, onsite environment with multiple deadlines

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a hands-on, ownership-driven mindset

• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and accountability

Why Join?

• Competitive salary: $95,000–$100,000 annually

• Contract-to-hire opportunity with long-term growth potential

• Eligibility to earn an annual bonus

• Outstanding benefits package including:

  • Health insurance

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Disability

  • Life insurance

  • Profit sharing & 401(k)

• Onsite fitness center

• Onsite nurse

• Paid time off

• 11 paid holidays

Additional Details

• Location: Ashton, IL (fully onsite)

• Employment Type: Contract-to-hire

• Schedule: Full-time, standard business hours

Benefits

• Contract: LaSalle Network consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits. For details, visit

• Perm: Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance with a 401(k)

If you meet the qualifications and are looking for your next opportunity, we encourage you to apply today.

Abbie Lewis
Accounting/Finance Recruiter
LaSalle Network

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