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Job Title: Interim Sr AccountantJob Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Sr. Accountant to lead and manage our financial operations. This role is pivotal in ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, maintaining compliance with regulations, and supporting various departments in financial analysis and process improvement.

Responsibilities

+ Lead the month-end close process, including preparation and review of journal entries for accruals, prepaids, inventory, and payroll.

+ Reconcile and maintain balance sheet accounts, including bank statements, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions.

+ Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements in compliance with GAAP and internal policies.

+ Support year-end close and audit preparation, including schedules, documentation, and audit inquiries.

+ Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to maintain accurate costing and inventory valuation.

+ Analyze manufacturing variances and provide insight into material usage, production yield, and labor efficiency.

+ Assist in monthly inventory reconciliations and physical inventory processes.

+ Develop and distribute recurring and ad hoc financial reports to leadership.

+ Analyze P&L variances and trends to help drive performance improvements across departments.

+ Support budgeting and forecasting cycles by providing accurate historical data and variance analysis.

+ Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial regulations, as well as internal accounting procedures.

+ Review and enhance internal control processes to safeguard company assets and ensure proper financial reporting.

+ Maintain documentation of policies, procedures, and accounting workflows.

+ Work closely with HR, Procurement, and Operations teams to ensure accurate tracking of labor, overhead, and capital expenditures.

+ Mentor junior accounting staff and provide guidance on best practices and company standards.

+ Lead or support initiatives to automate and streamline accounting processes using ERP tools and Excel.

+ Assist in tax reporting, including sales tax filings and property tax documentation.

+ Participate in system upgrades or implementations as needed.

+ Take on special projects or analysis as requested.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA or progress toward CPA preferred.

+ Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within manufacturing or CPG.

+ Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and month-end close processes.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, etc.) and ERP systems.

+ Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in food manufacturing, cost accounting, or inventory management is highly preferred.

+ Self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.

+ Experience with NetSuite, SAP, or similar ERP systems preferred.

Work Environment

Join our dynamic team at the corporate headquarters, reporting directly to the Director of Finance. You will lead a team of two and collaborate closely with the CFO. Our small company, with just at 100 million in revenue, specializes in food manufacturing. We utilize proprietary software, so advanced Excel skills are essential. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of building a new team and contributing to the company's financial success.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $44.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kankakee,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 21, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.