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Senior Accountant

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mcmastercarr logoMcmastercarr · Chicago
$175K–$224K/yrFull-timeOn-site1mo ago
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About the role

McMaster-Carr is a leading e-commerce company that industrial customers have trusted for over 120 years. Our products help them get manufacturing lines back up quickly, keep operations running smoothly, and prototype the next generation of innovative solutions. We earn and keep that trust by offering the right products, making them easy to find, and delivering them fast, so customers can solve problems with greater speed, precision, and ease. Industry-leading e-commerce experience, indispensable product selection, and world-class service bring hundreds of thousands of customers to our site each day. But we're never standing still. Curious, exceptional people are at the heart of our evolution. They turn new challenges and disruptive technologies into opportunities to refine our operations, expand our offering, and deliver a better experience for every customer.

Responsibilities

  • As an integral member of our accounting team, you'll play a key role in high-impact work.
  • Serve as a financial expert for company leaders on topics ranging from transportation costs to R&D investment
  • Own month-end close assignments from recording to reporting
  • Provide expertise for financial planning, forecasting and performance tracking
  • Prepare and review high-level financial statements and reports
  • Create clear, actionable reports that inform decision-making
  • Shape the future of finance in a modernizing industrial supply business

Requirements

  • We are seeking bright, curious, and ambitious individuals eager to make an impact. Ideal candidates have:
  • CPA license preferred
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in industry or public accounting
  • Subject matter expertise in accounting fundamentals and advanced Excel skills
  • Exceptional communication and analytical skills--able to clearly explain complex or ambiguous data
  • Experience with SQL preferred
  • Cash Compensation
  • Total cash compensation is generally around $175,000 to $224,000 and includes profit sharing based on company profitability.
  • Additional Benefits
  • Growth & Learning
  • 100% tuition reimbursement
  • Informal and formal mentorship
  • Employee resource groups
  • Health & Wellbeing
  • Medical, dental, pharmacy, and vision plans with no monthly premiums
  • Inclusive, all-gender benefits
  • Family & Future
  • Paid parental leave for all new parents
  • Adoption and surrogacy assistance
  • First-time home buyer assistance
  • Industry leading company-funded retirement accounts
  • Time Off
  • Paid time off for vacation and personal time
  • For more information on McMaster-Carr, please visit: https://www.mcmaster.com/careers
  • Equal Opportunity Employer
  • This position is not eligible for work authorization sponsorship by McMaster-Carr.
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Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurancePaid time offParental leave

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