**Sr. Accountant** Location **IL, Mt. Prospect** Department **Accounting/Finance** Employment Type **Full Time** Have you ever used the self-checkout at a Walmart? Grabbed a drink from a vending machine? Paid to park your car? If you answered “YES,” then you’ve likely done so with the help of one of the 10 million devices installed by Crane Payment Innovations (CPI). We develop the technology that powers everyday transactions—supporting more than 4 billion payments each week across 143+ currencies worldwide. From cash and coins to cards and mobile payments, we keep the world of commerce moving with advanced validation devices and intelligent business management software. Headquartered in Malvern, PA, CPI operates with more than 2,000 global associates, 7 manufacturing sites, 12 corporate offices, and a worldwide field service team. **WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING** The Sr. Accountant plays a key role within the Finance organization and supports the Site Financial Controller with core accounting, reporting, forecasting, and operational finance activities. This role requires strong technical accounting skills, a sense of ownership, and the ability to collaborate across departments and global regions. **You will be responsible for:** **Monthly Close & Reporting** + Prepare and post standard and complex monthly journal entries. + Perform assigned balance sheet reconciliations in Blackline and validate system data against M2K. + Load trial balances into HFM and maintain accurate mapping for new or unmapped GL accounts. + Support monthly financial statement preparation and variance analysis. + Compile and validate AP, AR, and inventory data required for early close reporting. **Forecasting, Budgeting & Financial Analytics** + Support the annual budget, monthly forecasts, and multiyear planning processes. + Perform weekly financial projection analysis, including impacts on P&L, cash flow, and the balance sheet. + Conduct cost analysis, scenario modeling, and provide operational insights to leadership. + Prepare and maintain SWF (Salaries, Wages & Fringe) forecasting models in partnership with Operations. **Inventory & Cost Accounting** + Prepare quarterly E&O analysis and lead review discussions with Operations for the US and Canada. + Calculate quarterly IPPM (Intercompany Profit in Inventory) adjustments. + Support inventory-related financial analysis and cost variance reviews. **Intercompany & International Accounting** + Review and prepare international journal entries. + Support intercompany reconciliations, mapping, and HFM reporting. + Review and validate accounting entries from international locations; coordinate with global teams. **Operational & Treasury Support** + Review and authorize payment requests for multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and completeness. + Run AP/AR statistics and execute allocation processes in M2K. + Assist internal users with questions related to financial processes or tools. **Audit, Compliance & Controls** + Respond to internal and external audit requests, including documentation and walkthroughs. + Perform annual Test Currency audits and post required adjustments. + Execute unclaimed property reporting requirements. **Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration** + Provide direction and support to team members responsible for accounting deliverables. + Review and validate work produced by other finance staff before submission. + Identify, recommend, and support process improvements aligned with Crane Business System initiatives. **WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR** **Qualifications & Requirements** + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business required. + 5–7 years of experience in accounting or finance, preferably in a manufacturing environment. + Strong knowledge of US GAAP and corporate accounting principles. + Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas). + Experience with ERP systems (M2K preferred). + Experience with HFM, Blackline, or comparable tools strongly preferred. **Personal Attributes** + Highly analytical and detail-oriented. + Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across functions. + Self-starter who works independently with minimal supervision. + Able to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines. + Confident, proactive, and solutions-focused. + Committed to continuous improvement. **WHAT WE’RE OFFERING** + Competitive salary (90-110K) + Medical, dental, and vision insurance + Life insurance and disability benefits + Opportunities to collaborate with global teams + A dynamic environment with strong visibility to leadership **ABOUT CRANE NXT** CPI is part of Crane NXT, a diversified manufacturer of highly engineered industrial products. Founded in 1855, Crane delivers solutions across aerospace, electronics, hydrocarbon processing, chemicals, power generation, automated merchandising, and transportation markets. The Company operates four business segments: Aerospace & Electronics, Fluid Handling, Engineered Materials, and Merchandising Systems. Crane employs approximately 11,000 people across North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CR). \#LI-hybrid \#FPandA \#AccountingJobs \#ChicagoJobs