Company Description:  Privately held $200+ MM division that manufactures products to an array of industries including medical, automotive, marine, bedding, consumer and specialty products.  Location:  Chicago-Western Suburb.

Position Information:  Seeking a Senior Accountant who will be a key contributor to the company’s financial reporting and internal control compliance processes.  The ideal candidate will be a team player who is personable, responsible, resourceful and flexible and will be a leader in a fast-paced accounting environment.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure a streamlined, accurate and timely completion of accounting transactions for monthly financial reporting in conformance with GAAP
• Collaborate with the preparation of monthly financial statements including preparation of certain balance sheet and profit & loss account analyses
• Develop, improve and implement accounting processes and policies to enable better financial decisions and internal controls in accordance with the parent company’s internal control processes
• Preparation of state sales & use tax (SALT) as well as franchise and tangible property tax returns
• Liaison between corporate and plant locations for inventory related adjustments
• Key accounting resource for independent auditors
• Support finance management with various accounting and related tasks

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; Master’s degree or MBA a plus
• CPA / CMA preferred
• Minimum of 4 years experience
• Required minimum of two years public accounting experience with Big 4 or mid-size accounting firm
• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Strong problem solving and analysis skills, combined with excellent judgment
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized, accurate and detail-oriented
• Ability to prioritize and meet demanding deadlines
• Working proficiency in Microsoft Office products, i.e., Excel and Word

To apply for this position, please email your resume to regnier@westfordgroup.com.
or contact Brian Regnier at 312-541-4140.