Senior Manufacturing Accountant | SAGE 100/MAS 90 | On-Site Chicago, IL

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages
• Support complete month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and adjusting entries
• Analyze balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow activity
• Maintain integrity and accuracy of the general ledger
• Perform detailed general ledger reconciliations
• Complete bank reconciliations and account analysis
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies across financial accounts
• Monitor financial transactions for accuracy and completeness
• Process vendor invoices utilizing 3-way matching procedures
• Maintain vendor master records and payment documentation
• Resolve vendor inquiries and discrepancies in a timely manner
• Manage weekly check runs and payment processing
• Analyze AP aging and account balances
• Post cash receipts and customer payments accurately
• Process ACH, wire, electronic, and paper check transactions
• Reconcile credit card and customer payment activity
• Investigate and resolve customer account discrepancies
• Support collections activities for past due accounts
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes
• Analyze forecast-to-actual variances
• Provide financial insights and operational support to leadership
• Support internal and external audit processes
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for auditors
• Ensure compliance with internal accounting procedures and controls
• Partner with internal departments to support operational and financial objectives
• Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives
• Maintain strict confidentiality of financial and company information
• Adapt effectively to changing priorities and business needs

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong manufacturing industry accounting background required
• Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle accounting operations
• Expertise in:
• Month-End Close
• General Ledger Management
• Bank Reconciliations
• Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable
• Financial Reporting
• Hands-on experience with MAS 100 / SAGE 90 required
• Crystal Reports experience preferred
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial processes
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Stable career history with at least one long-term tenure of 3–5 years
• Experience within manufacturing or product-based environments strongly preferred
• Candidates from service-only or non-profit backgrounds may not align with client requirements