The Bolton Group

Senior Accountant

The Bolton Group Vernon Hills, IL

Job Description


Senior Accountant


Our client, a well-respected manufacturer, is growing and developing, organically and through acquisitions. They are a high-quality manufacturer. This is a newly created Senior Accountant position due to growth that will be responsible for accounting and FP&A to support the business and strategy decisions. Position will analyze financial results, evaluate drivers for operational results and business performance and identify areas of opportunity. This is a broad role that will also gain exposure to M&A work, purchase accounting, integration of acquired companies, work on non-accounting projects, and deliver executive reports for parent company and investors. Company is performing very well, offers excellent leadership, great work perks, and a family type culture.


Highlights Of The Senior Accountant Position

  • Work remote 2-3 days a week
  • In acquisition mode, making numerous acquisitions and growing organically, Doubling in size
  • Promotion paths, company rewards individuals for their work
  • Exposure to M&A work, purchase accounting, PE firm, investors, executive leadership
  • Tremendous opportunity for professional growth, exposure and new experience in numerous areas
  • Assist with numerous projects / implementations
  • Ability to work independently
  • Great work/life balance, flexibility, family culture
  • Environmentally focused

Responsibilities Of The Senior Accountant

  • Assist with ME/QE/YE closing activities
  • Assist with M&A and integration work
  • Assist with FP&A and business strategy
  • Maintain financials in compliance with policies and procedures
  • Prepare balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies
  • Assist with accounting processes to maintain and strengthen internal controls
  • Assist with financial analysis for performance
  • Calculate and analyze expenses

Qualifications Of The Senior Accountant

  • Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or related
  • Experience in Accounting, Finance and/or Audit
  • Manufacturing industry experience a plus
  • Public Accounting experience a plus
  • Strong data analytics and math skills
  • Advanced excel skills including
  • Excellent presentation skills
  • Ability to work with cross functionally
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Accounting/Auditing and Finance
  • Industries

    Accounting

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