Senior Accountant

Internal Audit, Accounting, Tax and Finance Recruitment Leader to the Fortune 500 and beyond in Chicago

Hybrid | Bolinbrook Area

A fast-growing North American distribution and logistics platform is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its corporate finance team. This company supports a large portfolio of apparel and lifestyle brands and serves a diverse customer base ranging from e-commerce retailers to promotional product distributors. With a national footprint, strong technology investment, and a collaborative culture, the organization continues to scale rapidly.

About the Role

This Senior Accountant will be a key contributor to the month‑end close, account reconciliations, financial analysis, and cross‑functional accounting support for various corporate departments. The role reports to a Corporate Accounting Manager and supports multiple legal entities.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare journal entries for corporate areas (marketing, insurance, HR, IT, intercompany activity, allocations, accruals, etc.)
• Complete and review reconciliations for assigned balance‑sheet and P&L accounts
• Perform variance analysis and identify/correct reconciling items
• Maintain accurate and well‑documented accounting records
• Partner with internal teams to enhance processes and strengthen internal controls
• Support continuous‑improvement efforts across the monthly close process
• Assist with external audit requests and audit readiness
• Contribute to system upgrades, workflow improvements, and project work
• Assist with research and documentation of technical accounting topics
• Help develop and maintain accounting policies and SOPs

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• CPA is a plus
• 4+ years of relevant accounting experience (public accounting or large‑company experience helpful)
• Experience with modern ERP or consolidation tools a plus (e.g., Acumatica, One Stream)
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, growing environment with shifting priorities
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and proactive
• Comfortable partnering across departments and influencing process improvement

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Accounting/Auditing

Retail Apparel and Fashion and Manufacturing

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Child care support
• Disability insurance
• Student loan assistance
• Tuition assistance