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Senior Manufacturing Accountant Elk Grove Village, IL $65,000 – $90,000 (Based on Experience) Full-Time | Monday–Friday (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM) Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants. About the Opportunity We are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Accountant to join a stable, growth-focused organization within the manufacturing space. This is a hands-on role offering strong exposure to operations, leadership, and an upcoming ERP implementation—ideal for someone who enjoys owning processes and making a direct impact. This position is an individual contributor role within the Accounting/Finance team and offers the opportunity to work closely with leadership while gaining deep visibility into manufacturing operations. Key Responsibilities Lead and own month-end close processes Prepare and post journal entries and perform account reconciliations Track and analyze inventory costs Perform variance analysis across operations and financials Support percentage-of-completion (POC) revenue recognition Manage sales tax compliance Assist with audit preparation and support Participate in ERP system implementation and improvements Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting 3+ years of accounting experience (manufacturing environment required) Strong experience with: Month-end close ownership Inventory costing and variance analysis Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP) POC revenue recognition exposure Experience working within ERP systems and General Ledger environments Preferred Qualifications ERP implementation experience Cost accounting background Sales tax experience Project accounting exposure Audit support experience What We’re Looking For Detail-oriented and highly organized Self-starter who thrives with minimal supervision Ability to reprioritize quickly in a fast-paced environment Hands-on and willing to dig into the details High level of confidentiality and integrity What You’ll Gain Strong stability and consistent growth environment Exposure to ERP implementation (great resume builder) High visibility within a manufacturing operation Backing from a well-established parent xywuqvp organization Competitive compensation and benefits package Interview Process Initial Phone/Teams Screen (HR) In-Person Interview (Leadership Team) Ideal Background Candidates coming from: Manufacturing environments (preferred) Food processing or industrial equipment industries Mid-sized manufacturing organizations What to Avoid This role is not a fit for candidates with: Pure public accounting backgrounds (no manufacturing exposure) AP/AR-only experience Highly siloed corporate reporting roles without hands-on GL work Apply Today If you’re looking for a role where you can take ownership, work cross-functionally, and grow within a stable manufacturing environment, we encourage you to apply!