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Senior Accountant

Midwest Can Company

$70,000 - $80,000

United States, Illinois, Franklin Park

10800 West Belmont Avenue (Show on map)

Jun 20, 2025

Position Summary:

Midwest Can Company has been producing quality containers for our customers since 1951. What began as a Company dedicated to the sole production of metal containers has since evolved into a corporation offering a wide range of container solutions that meet our customers' growing needs and requirements.

Today, Midwest Can Company is committed to the safe handling, use, and storage of flammable liquids. We strive to provide innovative container solutions and fluid handing accessories while maintaining the highest-level quality standards. Our commitment to our customers is to offer world-class quality, service, delivery, and customer service.

Reporting directly to the Controller, the Senior Accountant will be responsible for the daily accounting operations, supporting the monthly financial close process, and other projects, as required.

Job Responsibilities:

Responsible for daily cash activities including processing and payment of vendor invoices (ACH, wires, etc.) and application of customer cash receipts and deductions.

Prepare and distribute daily sales and weekly A/R aging reports.

Prepare monthly sales commissions and customer rebate calculations.

At month-end, prepare sales analyses, such as sales by customer and margin trends. Assist with financial close through preparation of general ledger account reconciliations, related analyses, and journal entries.

Support the Controller in properly understanding and analyzing month-over-month movements in inventory levels.

Ad-hoc projects and other duties, as assigned, from time to time.

Qualitative Attributes

Must have:

BS or MS degree in Accounting or Finance
5-7 years of relevant work experience
Proficiency in the use of ERP platforms and Microsoft Office.
Ability to perform independently with a strong focus on accuracy while balancing multiple priorities concurrently.

Nice to have:

Experience working in a manufacturing company and exposure to cost accounting processes

Physical Requirements

Office environment. Some work may be conducted remotely via technology.
This position may require occasional work in the evenings or weekends.
Some occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds).
Ability to sit, stand or walk distances for up to 10 hours per day.
20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required.
Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
The ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (hair net and closed toe shoes).