Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Methode Electronics, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Senior Accountant to join our growing organization based in Chicago, IL. You will work closely with Corporate and Business Unit Controllers and will be responsible for assisting with financial reporting and financial close for Corporate and Business Units. This role supports the financial operations, including miscellaneous assignments and special projects. It is ideal for an individual interested in working within a growing company offering professional growth opportunities.

• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
• Assist with month-, quarter-, and year-end closing activities (journal entries, reserve calculations, inventory valuation, account reconciliations, etc.)
• Help with monitoring of inventory, inventory accounting (e.g., standard cost updates) and annual physical inventories
• Assist with construction-in-process project spend tracking and fixed asset maintenance
• Track prepaid expenses on a monthly basis
• Assist in other functions (e.g., accounts receivable, accounts payable)
• Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities
• Help with audit requests from internal and external auditors and preparation of audit documents
• Complete special projects and miscellaneous assignments as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification is a plus
• Experience with a publicly-held, automotive and/or manufacturing company is a plus
• Advanced Excel skills (Power Query, Pivot tables, Lookups, etc.) is a big plus
• Hands‑on, hard‑working, detail‑oriented
• Thrives on change, creative ideas and working with teams
• Proactive, energetic, results‑driven
• Effective communicator, in person and in writing
• Continuous improvement, learning and self‑development mentality
• Ability to interact with employees and third parties in a professional manner
• Availability for domestic and international travel, as required, between 5%-10%

The safety of our employees and candidates is paramount as we manage through the COVID-19 pandemic. We continue to closely monitor the evolving situation and appreciate your understanding and flexibility with any related changes to our work processes.

We have implemented the following to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our offices and facilities:

• Individual offices or widely spaced workstations; temperature checks, COVID-19 testing, regular cleaning, masks and hand sanitizer.
• Temporary work-from-home options based on position.
• Suspension of non-essential travel.
• Virtual interviews via phone/video and remote onboarding/training, where feasible.