
Sr. Accountant
- Hodgkins, IL
- Permanent
- Full-time
The Senior Accountant ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting by preparing and reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements in accordance with US GAAP. This role partners with the Accounting Manager to lead month-end close, support audits, drive process improvements, and provide guidance to junior staff. The Senior Accountant is expected to act with accountability, integrity, and a results-driven mindset while supporting strategic business objectives.What you will do
- Prepares and reviews journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules; ensures balance sheet integrity.
- Supports and oversees month-end close to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
- Reviews AR/AP entries, accruals, fixed assets, and other balance sheet accounts.
- Assists with the preparation of timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
- Assists with external audit requests and coordinates with auditors.
- Collaborates with cross functional teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
- Maintains compliance with company policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
- Supports special projects and ad hoc analysis as needed.
- Identifies and implements process efficiencies in accounting and reporting.
- Guides accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.
- Bachelor's Degree Accounting, Business Administration, or related discipline (Required) or
- Master's Degree MBA with Accounting Specialization. (Preferred)
- 1-3 years Experience in an accounting role using accounting software. (Required)
- 4-6 years Experience with contracts and interpretation of contractual terms. (Preferred)
- Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems. (High proficiency)
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office programs. (High proficiency)
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. (Medium proficiency)
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures. (Medium proficiency)
- Ability to analyze, consolidate, and interpret accounting data. (Medium proficiency)
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Annual Certification (Preferred)