Lead Accountant
Creative Financial Staffing
Willowbrook, IL · Posted November 5, 2026
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Lead Accountant Salary:$85,000 – $115,000
Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
• Opportunity for the Lead Accountant to grow into a Controller position • Direct exposure to ownership and executive leadership • High-visibility role where the Lead Accountant has a meaningful impact on the business • Opportunity to take ownership of accounting operations, reporting, and cash management • Strong work-life balance with normal business hours • Small company environment with less bureaucracy and greater influence • Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, HSA, and Simple IRA • Free lunches, coffee, and snacks provided • Stable organization with a unique and specialized industry presence
Key Responsibilities for the Lead Accountant:
• Manage day-to-day accounting operations and month-end close as the Lead Accountant • Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements • Oversee cash flow activities and maintain banking relationships • Coordinate audit and tax activities with external CPA firms • Ensure payroll transactions are properly processed and recorded • Manage sales tax processes and work with third-party providers • Support leadership with financial reporting and accounting analysis as the Lead Accountant
Qualifications for the Lead Accountant:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance • 5+ years of accounting leadership experience • Strong general accounting, financial statement preparation, and month-end close experience • QuickBooks and advanced Excel experience required • Manufacturing or distribution industry experience strongly preferred • Experience partnering with CPA firms on audits, tax matters, and compliance
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