Senior Accountant

EuropTec

. Lead and execute assigned month-end and year-end closing activities .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in month-end and year-end closing activities, financial statement preparation, and compliance with GAAP. Proficient in cost accounting, accounts receivable management, and financial analysis within a manufacturing environment.

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Month-End CloseFinancial Statement PreparationCost AccountingAccounts Receivable ManagementERP Systems (SAP/Infor)

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Hard Skills

Journal Entry PreparationFinancial AnalysisBudgeting and ForecastingInventory AccountingActivity-Based CostingDetailed Account AnalysisVariance InvestigationInternal ControlsManufacturing Cost AnalysisAudit Support

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsAttention to DetailCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteMicrosoft ExcelERP Systems

Industry Keywords

GAAPManufacturing AccountingCost AnalysisCustomer ServiceFinancial Reporting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and execute assigned month-end and year-end closing activities
Prepare and post journal entries accurately and timely
Analyze financial results and investigate variances from budget, forecast, and prior periods
Assist in preparing monthly financial statements and management reports
Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and GAAP
Monitor customer accounts and aging reports
Manage collection activities and resolve customer payment issues
Review and reconcile accounts receivable balances
Partner with sales and customer service teams on billing and collection concerns
Prepare and maintain balance sheet account reconciliations
Research and resolve accounting discrepancies
Perform detailed account analysis and recommend corrective actions
Support internal and external audit requests
Assist with inventory accounting, standard costing, and cost analysis
Analyze manufacturing costs, labor variances, and material usage
Support physical inventory counts and inventory reconciliations
Evaluate production and operational data to identify cost-saving opportunities
Review operating expenses for accuracy and proper classification
Monitor spending trends and identify unusual variances
Assist with maintaining and improving internal controls and accounting processes
Support budgeting and forecasting processes
Participate in process improvement initiatives
Assist with special projects and ad hoc financial analyses
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/business/finance required
3 to 5 years of progressive accounting experience
Manufacturing accounting experience highly desirable
Experience with month-end close and financial statement preparation
Business performance analysis, cost accounting, and sales/product profitability reporting experience, including activity-based costing
Cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
Accounts receivables and bad debt accounting experience, including credit and collection responsibility and customer service experience
Ability to communicate well with all levels of management on financial and data management matters
Experience with ERP systems, including SAP and/or Infor preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a manufacturing environment
High level of integrity and professionalism
Experience in inventory management and manufacturing operations preferred
Knowledge of standard costing principles preferred
Experience supporting audits and implementing process improvements preferred