Senior Accountant
Location: Oak Brook, Illinois Type: Direct Hire Job #28747 Salary: $100,000 Position Overview The Senior Accountant will support financial close, reporting, analysis, internal controls, audit activities, and continuous process improvement. This role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, analytical ability, cross-functional collaboration, and the judgment to resolve complex accounting and reporting matters independently. Key Responsibilities Execute and support monthly and quarterly financial close activities, ensuring transactions and journal entries are accurate, complete, and recorded on time. Maintain and evaluate internal accounting controls and recommend enhancements when processes or requirements change. Prepare and analyze monthly and quarterly financial reports, management reporting, and supporting schedules. Investigate account variances, identify financial trends, analyze large data sets, and determine root causes. Prepare, review, and maintain account reconciliations and supporting documentation. Develop recommendations for accounting adjustments, reporting enhancements, and process improvements. Partner with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve accounting and financial reporting issues. Provide financial information and analysis to support budgeting, forecasting, business planning, regulatory requirements, and management decisions. Present financial results, trends, and analysis to management and other stakeholders. Evaluate existing accounting processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, automation, and scalability. Leverage technology, data analytics, automation, and emerging tools to improve accounting and reporting processes. Participate in accounting, systems, automation, regulatory, and other special projects. Support internal and external audits by preparing requested documentation, schedules, analyses, and responses. Assist with regulatory reporting and respond to information requests from regulatory agencies and external stakeholders. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. MBA with a concentration in Accounting or Finance. CPA certification. Public accounting experience. 4–7 years of relevant accounting, financial reporting, or related experience. Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and applicable regulations, including U.S. GAAP and SOX/internal control requirements. Experience preparing accounting workpapers, financial disclosures, reconciliations, and technical accounting documentation. Apply Now