Senior Accountant

Position Overview

A well‑established manufacturing organization is seeking a Senior Accountant to support plant‑level financial operations at its Woodstock, IL facility. The business operates in a dynamic job‑shop environment where production cycles shift frequently, offering strong exposure to operations, engineering, and leadership. This is a smaller, agile organization that operates with the structure and rigor of a large, sophisticated company.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead month‑end close for plant P&L
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, prepaids, fixed asset schedules, and depreciation.
• Assist with E&L calculations and related financial activities.
• Partner with plant operations and engineering teams to ensure Bill of Materials (BOM) accuracy.
• Support continuous improvement efforts

What Makes This Role Attractive

• Opportunity to work closely with leadership who value growth, development, and internal promotion.
• Exposure to a global manufacturing footprint spread across multiple countries.
• A financially disciplined environment supported by a private equity ownership structure.
• Newly relocated plant facility, offering opportunities to refine processes and drive efficiency.
• Strong visibility into operations and the ability to make meaningful contributions to plant performance.

Ideal Background

• 2+ years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional partners, especially operations and engineering.