Senior AccountantLocation: Chicago, ILShift/Schedule: Full-time, onsiteAbout the RoleAn established employer is looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to support financial reporting, the general ledger, month-end close, accounts payable and receivable, and audit activity. The role reports to the CFO and has no direct reports.The strong candidate is highly organized and detail-oriented, handles confidential information with discretion, and works well with other departments to provide insight into financial practices.This is a permanent, direct-hire opportunity presented by The Employee Connect. Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly to review the role, answer questions, and discuss next steps in the interview process.
Key Responsibilities- Assist with preparing and analyzing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements
- Maintain the general ledger by reviewing, posting, and adjusting entries
- Assist with monthly financials and the month-end close process
- Conduct general ledger and bank reconciliations and reconcile other financial accounts
- Assist with budgets and forecasts and analyze variances between forecast and actual results
- Support internal and external audits by gathering documentation and addressing auditor requests
- Analyze account balances and transactions to identify and resolve discrepancies
- Enter vendor payables using a three-way match process, resolve vendor discrepancies, maintain vendor account data, and process the weekly check run
- Post cash receipts and electronic and paper checks, reconcile credit card transactions, resolve customer discrepancies, and contact past due customers
- Use accounting software and ERP systems to manage financial data
- Provide administrative support for special projects
Minimum Qualifications- Significant accounting experience at the mid-senior level
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, general ledger, month-end close, and reconciliations
- Accounts payable and accounts receivable experience
- Experience with accounting software and ERP systems
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organization while multitasking
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
- Flexible and adaptive to changing events
Preferred Qualifications- MAS 90 / Sage 100 experience
- Crystal Reports experience
Screening Questions- How many years of accounting experience do you have?
- Do you have experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and a three-way match process?
- Are you able to work onsite in Chicago, IL?