Accountant in Chicago, Illinois at Matrix Sciences International Inc

Matrix Sciences helps food companies deliver safe, quality products to market. We offer laboratory testing, research, advisory, and data services that help clients stop contamination and meet high-quality standards. We operate 20 sites across four business lines and are growing quickly through organic expansion and acquisitions

Why This Role Matters

We're looking for an Accountant who enjoys combining strong fundamentals with technology and process improvement. This role will support our NetSuite ERP, automation tools, payroll systems, and reporting platforms while contributing to day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting.

What You'll Do

• Assist Accounts Payable: Assist with AP processes including vendor management, invoice review, and payment processing.
• Support Month-End Close: Prepare account reconciliations (such as cash, prepaids, accruals, and fixed assets), book accruals, and support variance analysis.
• Analyze Financials: Analyze monthly financial data, identify trends, and support management reporting.
• Track Metrics: Evaluate key performance indicators during the close cycle to provide useful business insights.
• Partner Across Teams: Work with Finance, Operations and IT to troubleshoot, document, and optimize accounting systems and processes.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 5+ years of accounting or finance experience with a strong understanding of general ledger mapping.
• Hands-on experience with an ERP accounting system (NetSuite preferred) and comfort with ERP system troubleshooting.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Experience with Zone and/or Power BI (or similar BI reporting tools) preferred.
• Able to manage assigned projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, presentation experience, and problem-solving skills.
• A collaborative mindset and curiosity for how systems can make accounting smarter and faster.
• Supports team success by communicating clearly and pitching in on tasks outside core duties as needed.
• Demonstrate initiative, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the team.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match (up to 5%), life insurance, and more.
• Career Growth: Professional development with mentorship from the Director of Finance and the CFO, with opportunities to progress to Senior Accountant and future leadership roles
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, hybrid flexibility (4 days per week in office), and a supportive culture.
• Impactful Work: Help power our finance and reporting engine behind a company making food safer for millions.
• Culture and Team: Matrix's finance team has a great culture and a cooperative work environment in which to learn and grow.

EEO Statement

Matrix Sciences International Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Matrix Sciences is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees. We treat all employees and applicants in conformance with both the spirit and letter of federal, state, and local employment discrimination laws, regulations, and Executive Orders. The Company makes all employment decisions without regard to a person's race, color, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, uniform services membership status or any other characteristic protected by law. Discrimination, retaliation or harassment based upon any of these factors is wholly inconsistent with how we do business and will not be tolerated.