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Accountant

Hoffman Estates, IL, US  
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Job ID 6616 Date posted 04/22/2026 Category Accounting

Who are we? Customer-focused experts. Entrepreneurial thinkers. Creative collaborators. Headquartered in the United States, Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading manufacturer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Our finance teams help to prepare our future by delivering data with an eye for detail and a hunger to take financial ownership for the businesses they serve.

Who are you? A meticulous thinker and team player with a passion for numbers. Working in our Finance teams will bring you new opportunities to deliver your best and grow your skills.

Who is Sensient Finance? We are a department in which opportunity meets results in a dynamic reporting structure. We believe in empowering our team members to make meaningful contributions from day one. We are innovative, diligent, and proactive thinkers who help shape the financial health of the organization. In our teams, your ideas are not only heard but also swiftly implemented, allowing you to see the direct impact of your work. We support and foster professional growth to shape your career.

  • Job Type: Full time
  • Job Level: Entry, Mid, Senior
  • Travel: Depends on Role

success profile

We are looking for new Finance team members who are:

  • Driven to win
  • Technical proficiency
  • Accountable
  • Strong communicators
  • Analytical skills
  • Attentive and responsive

Your journey

career path

Cost Accountant (multiple levels), Cost Controller (multiple levels), Shared Services Director, Business Finance Director, Group CFO, Chief Accounting Officer, Chief Financial Officer Finance Analyst (multiple levels), FP&A Manager (multiple levels), Shared Services, Director, roup CFO / Group Finance Director, Chief Accounting Officer (VP), Chief Financial Officer (CFO) AJD - Finance career path (1440) 1x

cultural points

The Sensient Six are the core values that drive us in our mission.

  • Entrepreneurial
  • Customer focused
  • Develop self and others
  • Collaborative
  • Results driven
  • Know your job
Since starting at Sensient, the opportunities for growth have felt endless. From day one, my career development has been supported by a team that is passionate in helping each other succeed. I love being able to get exposure to the business in different ways and see how the functions tie together.
Evelyn Sr. Finance Analyst, USA

Accountant

Hoffman Estates, IL, US  
Job ID 6616 Date posted April 20, 2026 Job Category Accounting

At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market-savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we will be better with you. 


We are looking for an Accountant to join our team in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Reporting to an Accounting Manager in the Share Services Finance department, this position will assist in the oversight of company operating capital budgets, forecasting, capital planning, Fixed Asset data management and other ad hoc financial analyses as assigned. This position plays an integral role in supporting the control of the capital investments for the company between different groups.

What you’ll do
•    Record fixed asset acquisitions and dispositions 
•    Monitor CIP expenditures for fixed assets in comparison to the capital budget and management authorizations
•    Track the compilation of project costs & project closures, into fixed asset accounts, and close out those accounts once the related projects have been completed 
•    Complete various month end activities including journal entries and account reconciliations 
•    Create and monitor a system of controls, procedures, and forms for the recording of Fixed Assets

What you’ll bring
•    Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred 
•    2+ years of relevant experience in areas such as financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis 
•    Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to professionally interact across all levels of management 
•    Strong business acumen with the ability to quickly understand and drive multiple initiatives to create work efficiencies 
•    Quality leadership and confidence to create a roadmap and guidance for each Business Unit 
•    Good working understanding of and experience with Microsoft Excel and JD Edwards (or equivalent ERP software)

What you’ll get
•    A role that offers variety and the chance to make a visible impact every day
•    Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 5 days per week 
•    An excellent salary, benefit offering and development opportunities

About Sensient:
Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.


The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $85,000. Pay within the range is based on several factors, which may include, but are not limited to, education, work experience, specialized training, and labor market conditions. In additional to salary, Sensient is proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to support the holistic well-being of our employees and their families. 


SPONSORSHIP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in United States, without the need for employment visa sponsorship. 


RELOCATION: We are unable to offer relocation assistance. The successful candidate will be expected to work in Hoffman Estates, Illinois and must reside in area or be willing to commute. 


THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Sensient Technologies, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions. 


Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.

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