Senior Accountant

SNI Financial has partnered with a globally recognized mid‑sized professional services firm is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its collaborative and highly respected Chicago accounting team.

The firm provides a supportive, team‑oriented culture with strong cross‑functional exposure, approachable leadership, and a welcoming environment. The accounting team is centrally based in Chicago’s Loop within a modern, well‑appointed office.

• Highly collaborative, team‑driven environment
• Mid‑sized firm with global presence → meaningful cross‑functional visibility
• Leadership is approachable, supportive, and invested in development
• Beautiful office space in Chicago’s Loop, steps from Wacker Drive

The Senior Accountant will partner closely with Accounting leadership (Controller, FP&A Director, CFO) to strengthen daily accounting operations, enhance process efficiencies, and support key financial reporting functions. This role is ideal for a motivated, career‑driven professional seeking growth and increasing responsibility.

You’ll lead core accounting tasks including maintaining the general ledger, preparing financial statements, managing month‑end close, conducting reconciliations, and overseeing partner‑related accounting schedules. You will also mentor a Staff Accountant and contribute to ongoing process improvements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required); MBA or CPA highly preferred
• Minimum 5+ years of accounting experience
• Experience in professional services accounting is preferred
• Strong month‑end close experience (short close cycle preferred)
• Proficiency with corporate accounting: reconciliations, journal entries, GL work
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, SUMIFS, etc.)
• Solid work history (limited gaps; stable tenure)