Senior Accountant

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Senior Accountant

Location: Naperville, IL | Hybrid (3 days in office)

Compensation: Up to $115K base

Reports To: Corporate Accounting Manager

Global distributor of premium consumer products. The company has grown from $300M to $2.5B since 2010 through both organic expansion and $350M+ in acquisitions over the last two years. This is a fast-paced, evolving environment where process-minded accounting professionals can make their mark, influence change, and grow with the organization.

What You Will Do

• Prepare month-end journal entries for corporate and central functions, including marketing, insurance, prepaids, IT, HR, intercompany, allocations, accruals, and reserves.
• Perform and analyze account reconciliations for assigned areas.
• Conduct financial statement variance analysis and follow up on corrections and resolutions.
• Maintain organized, accurate, and complete accounting records in accordance with GAAP and internal controls.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Finance, Operations, HR, IT, etc.) to support strong processes and financial controls.
• Support continuous improvement and shorter close timelines by leveraging technology, standard operating procedures, and process automation.
• Assist with internal and external financial statement audits.
• Participate in technology upgrades, business initiatives, acquisitions, and special projects as assigned.
• Research and assist with implementation of technical accounting matters.
• Document policies, procedures, and workflow for areas of responsibility.
• Support and assist the Corporate Accounting Manager with additional duties as needed.

Ideal Background

• CPA or CPA-eligible required
• 3+ years of experience in public accounting OR corporate accounting within a large or multi-entity organization
• Strong foundation in GAAP, reconciliations, journal entries, financial reporting, and accrual-based accounting
• Experience with inventory, manufacturing, distribution, or wholesale environments a plus
• Advanced Excel skills; ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, Net Suite, etc.) preferred
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Thrives in an environment that is fast-growing, dynamic, and evolving due to acquisitions and scale

Why This Role Stands Out

• $2.5B+ company with continued growth and evolving structure — pre-IPO potential
• Opportunity to step into a high-visibility role with process ownership
• Fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture where ideas are welcomed and change happens quickly
• Pathway to roles like Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, etc.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Accounting/Auditing
• Industries:
  Manufacturing and Sporting Goods Manufacturing

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• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid maternity leave
• Disability insurance
• Tuition assistance
• 401(k)
• Paid paternity leave