Prestige Staffing
Job Title: Senior Financial Accountant
Location: Chicago IL, or St. Charles, IL
Department: Accounting & Finance
Reports To: Senior Controller
Experience Level: 5 years +
Employment Type: Full-Time
Travel: 25%
Summary A highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Financial Accountant is sought to support multiple business units' financial operations within a manufacturing and distribution environment.
Requirements
Minimum of 5 years of hands‑on accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing or distribution sectors
Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with ERP systems such as Sage (50/100), QuickBooks, Southware, or similar
Strong understanding of cost structures, inventory valuation, and gross margin analysis
Ability to manage multi‑entity accounting, prepare financial statements, and develop performance dashboards
Responsibilities
Lead the full month‑end close process across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Prepare consolidated financial reports, flash reports, and dashboards for senior leadership
Collaborate with AR/AP teams to ensure clean and efficient data flows
Perform cost analysis involving BOMs, inventory flows, and production variances
Partner with operational teams to align costs and improve margins
Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision‑making with insightful financial analysis
Develop and implement SOPs, automate reporting processes, and optimize ERP system usage
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Location: Chicago IL, or St. Charles, IL
Department: Accounting & Finance
Reports To: Senior Controller
Experience Level: 5 years +
Employment Type: Full-Time
Travel: 25%
Summary A highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Financial Accountant is sought to support multiple business units' financial operations within a manufacturing and distribution environment.
Requirements
Minimum of 5 years of hands‑on accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing or distribution sectors
Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with ERP systems such as Sage (50/100), QuickBooks, Southware, or similar
Strong understanding of cost structures, inventory valuation, and gross margin analysis
Ability to manage multi‑entity accounting, prepare financial statements, and develop performance dashboards
Responsibilities
Lead the full month‑end close process across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Prepare consolidated financial reports, flash reports, and dashboards for senior leadership
Collaborate with AR/AP teams to ensure clean and efficient data flows
Perform cost analysis involving BOMs, inventory flows, and production variances
Partner with operational teams to align costs and improve margins
Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision‑making with insightful financial analysis
Develop and implement SOPs, automate reporting processes, and optimize ERP system usage
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