Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Role Type: Direct Hire - Onsite

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Salary Range: $80,000 annually

Working Hours: Business Hours

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support our client's financial operations in Chicago, Illinois. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting financial reporting and month-end close activities, performing account reconciliations, and managing key accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of hands-on accounting experience, strong analytical skills, and a solid understanding of general ledger accounting and financial reporting. Experience with MAS 90/Sage 100 is preferred, while knowledge of Crystal Reports is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Assist in preparing and analyzing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Month-End Close: Support monthly financial reporting and month-end close activities, ensuring financial information is accurate and complete.
• General Ledger Maintenance: Review, post, and adjust journal entries as needed to maintain accurate general ledger records.
• Account Reconciliation: Perform general ledger, bank, credit card, and other financial account reconciliations. Investigate discrepancies and ensure account balances are accurate.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist with budget preparation, financial forecasting, and variance analysis to compare actual results against projections.
• Accounts Payable: Process vendor invoices using a three-way matching process, maintain vendor records, resolve discrepancies, and prepare weekly check runs.
• Accounts Receivable: Post cash receipts and customer payments, reconcile customer accounts, resolve discrepancies, and follow up on overdue balances.
• Audit Support: Assist with internal and external audits by preparing supporting documentation and responding to auditor requests.
• Accounting Systems: Use accounting software and ERP systems to manage financial data and support accounting operations.
• Administrative Support: Assist with special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments to support financial accuracy and business objectives while maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive information.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 6 –10 years of hands-on accounting experience, preferably in a Senior Accountant or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and month-end close processes.
• Experience with bank reconciliations, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Familiarity with budgeting, forecasting, and financial variance analysis.
• Experience with accounting software and ERP systems.
• Experience with MAS 90/Sage 100 is preferred.
• Knowledge of Crystal Reports is a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with integrity and professionalism.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

Reporting Structure

• Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
• Direct Reports: None