Senior Accountant

StevenDouglas has been retained on a search for a Senior Staff Accountant. Our client, established in 1962, is a profitable international $50M privately-held company specializing in professional services education. Based in Chicago (near Rosemont, at Kennedy & Cumberland), the Senior Accountant will work on a high performing team and report to the Director of Accounting. This individual will serve as a valuable business partner, collaborating and communicating with all levels of the organization.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Month-End Close & Reconciliations

• Actively participate in the month-end close cycle, ensuring timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Prepare account reconciliations, including complex balance sheet accounts, with a high degree of accuracy.

Tax & Compliance

• Manage annual 1099 filing process, including vendor data collection, threshold review, and timely submission.
• Administer and maintain sales tax compliance using Avalara.

ERP & Systems

• Operate effectively within NetSuite for day-to-day accounting tasks, journal entries, and reporting.
• Leverage AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) and technology to improve personal productivity and output quality.

Documentation & Process

• Maintain organized documentation throughout the year to facilitate a smooth audit process.
• Document accounting procedures and create clear, thorough SOPs for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Identify opportunities for workflow improvements and collaborate with the team to implement changes.

Cross-Functional Support

• Assists with the annual budget process.
• Serves as the back-up for accounts payable and accounts receivable when necessary

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 3+ years of experience related to the monthly close and reconciliation processes
• Knowledge of GAAP standards and ability to apply them in practice
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization
• Proven ability to manage and motivate a team, focusing on continuous improvement and development

HIGHLY PREFERRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• CPA certification
• Experience with NetSuite software
• Experience working with international subsidiary entities

HYBRID WORK ENVIRONMENT

• 2-3 days working in the office located near O'Hare

Local candidates only.