To Apply:

Please email your resume in Word format to sarah.ayala@lhh.com and include "Senior Accountant" in the subject line.

Senior Accountant – Confidential Manufacturing Company

Location: Bolingbrook, IL (Hybrid – 2 days in office)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $70,000–$80,000 base + 7% target bonus

About the Role

A rapidly growing, privately held manufacturing and distribution company is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its lean and collaborative finance team. This is a high-impact role reporting directly to the Controller, offering visibility across multiple entities and the opportunity to contribute to process improvements, financial reporting, and strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and thrives in a team-oriented, open-office environment.

• Own key accounting cycles including fixed assets, accruals, and payroll entries

• Assist with annual budgeting and monthly forecasting

• Perform general ledger reconciliations and prepare supporting documentation

• Prepare and distribute weekly/monthly sales and financial reports

• Support monthly inventory valuation and consolidation uploads

• Collaborate with FP&A, Treasury, AP/AR, and other finance functions

• Support internal and external audits

• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls

• Mentor junior team members and contribute to ad hoc projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required)

• CPA or advanced degree (preferred)

• 5+ years of accounting experience

• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, vlookups, macros)

• Experience with ERP systems (Business Central, Navision, QuickBooks a plus)

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $70,000–$80,000

• Bonus: 7% target (based on company and individual performance)

• Hybrid work schedule

• Comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Medical, Dental & Vision (Blue Cross Blue Shield of IL, Delta Dental, EyeMed)

  • Company-paid Life Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability

  • 401(k) with company match (Safe Harbor Plan)

  • Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts

  • Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Parental Leave

  • Wellness Program, EAP, Educational Assistance, and more

  • Optional benefits: Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance

Why Join?

This is a rare opportunity to step into a pivotal role within a tight-knit accounting team that values collaboration, humor, and excellence. You’ll work closely with a respected Controller who leads with intelligence and empathy, and be part of a culture that balances high performance with camaraderie. The company is expanding rapidly, offering strong potential for growth and advancement.

Please email your resume in Word format to sarah.ayala@lhh.com and include "Senior Accountant" in the subject line.

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