Senior Accountant

About Us:

We are a premier custom injection molder and mold builder operating in the Chicago area since 1970

• We are a division of a $108mm organization with 10 sites located in France, Germany, Romania, and the U.S.
• We serve the Medical, Aerospace, and Industrial Equipment industries
• Our facility has a team of 45 people, and we are growing
• Our work environment is collaborative and friendly

About (some of) Our Benefits:

Our employees' well-being is important to us, so we offer more than just a paycheck.

• Secure your Future: 401(k) with weekly company match
• Secure your Peace of Mind: Personal/Sick leave benefits accrue weekly, and do not expire at year end
• Secure your Health: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Platinum, Gold and Silver Options
• Enjoy your Free Time: 10 paid holidays annually, plus paid Vacation benefits that accrue weekly, and do not expire at year end

Mission

• Overall responsibility for the division’s accounting systems and financial reporting
• Keep management informed of financial risks and drifts in costs a they develop
• Ensure accurate reporting of division’s financial condition
• Act as the main liaison with our corporate financial team at the Group level

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job acquired through 6 or more years of accounting experience in a manufacturing facility.

Job Skill Requirements

• Knowledge of accounting systems and GAAP
• Strong familiarity with cost accounting, financial statements, and budget and forecast development
• Strong computer skills and understanding of ERP systems (IQMS preferred)
• Advanced skills in MS Excel
• Strong analytical abilities
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Experience in a manufacturing operation is desired

Job Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities
• Oversee GL, A/R, and A/P activities, ensuring that transactions are completed accurately and in a timely manner
• Train office personnel as needed regarding accounting practices and systems
• Develop cycle counting schedule, review and analyze inventory counts to ensure accurate reporting
• Archive, file and dispose of financial documents as required by law and by company policies
• Prepare and present monthly and annual financial reports and report analysis
• Prepare monthly financial statements and accompanying detail reports as necessary
• Ensure the reliability of physical and financial information (inventory, industrial KPIs, headcounts, material consumption, etc.)
• Oversee accounting closures
• Analyze for deviations from budgets and provide input to management as necessary
• Work with outside accounting firms to complete year-end financial reports (reviews, audits, etc) within the specified timeframe
• Develop and Manage Budgets and Forecasts
• Work with management to develop annual budget goals within required timelines that are in line with corporate objectives
• Develop long-term P&L forecasts
• Develop monthly cash flow forecasts
• Implement the tools needed to manage margins by activity / customer / product within the entity
• Ensure the reliability of technical data (standards, efficiency, etc)
• Provide periodic summary of production costs and analysis of deviation from standards
• Monitor financial activities of the division’s operation
• Monitor customer payment activities and implement actions to ensure on-time payment of outstanding invoices
• Communicate risks in a clear and timely manner
• Ensure the proper use of the ERP system as a key user in collaboration with the O3 Supply Chain key user
• Validate ERP system updates to ensure proper functioning and transfer of data
• Train local users
• Participate in the Group Financial Control Committee
• Collaborate with colleagues from other entities to improve the Group Management financial controls
• Assist colleagues as needed

Other responsibilities

• Uphold and comply with Code of Ethics and Conduct
• Follow safety policies
• Contribute to the success of the company’s environmental, health & safety program
• Maintain a positive working relationship with co-workers in all departments
• Maintain accurate documentation as required, following our quality system’s document and record control procedures as applicable to the position
• Keep work area clean and organized
• Follow policies outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor