Senior Accountant

## Senior Accountant Apply locations:
Chicago time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR120069

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally.

There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.The Senior Accountant is responsible for performing complex accounting activities, maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial records, and supporting internal and external financial reporting requirements. This role plays a key part in the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes; prepares and reviews journal entries and reconciliations; performs financial analysis;

and supports process improvements across the Controllership function.

The role partners closely with accounting leadership, finance teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to support timely, accurate financial results and compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and reporting deadlines. This position also requires effective collaboration with global stakeholders and flexibility to support critical reporting timelines across time zones, as needed.##

Key Responsibilities ### ### General Accounting & Close
* Prepare, review, and post journal entries across multiple entities and business areas.
* Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations and investigate and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.
* Maintain general ledger accuracy through ongoing review of account activity and variance analysis.
* Reconcile accounting schedules, such as intercompany activity, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and accruals.
* Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial results.
* Ensure compliance with established accounting policies, internal controls, and reporting deadlines.### ### Financial Reporting & Analysis
* Prepare management and financial reports, including variance explanations and commentary for leadership review.
* Assist with the preparation of consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
* Develop and maintain recurring and ad hoc reports for internal stakeholders and external auditors.
* Perform variance analysis comparing actual results to budget, forecast, and prior periods, and investigate key drivers.
* Analyze account trends and transactions to identify errors, inefficiencies, and process improvement opportunities.### ### ### Process Improvement & Collaboration
* Participate in internal and external audit processes and prepare supporting documentation as needed.
* Contribute to the maintenance and optimization of ERP and reporting systems.
* Document accounting processes, identify automation opportunities, and recommend control enhancements.
* Support special projects and continuous improvement initiatives across Finance & Accounting.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate financial data and ensure appropriate coding and documentation.
* Provide accounting support to business partners and respond to internal inquiries with professionalism and accuracy.
* Assist in training and mentoring junior staff, as needed.
* Perform other duties as assigned.## ## Qualifications### ### Required
* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
* 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience
* Experience with financial close, reporting, and account analysis
* Strong understanding of GAAP principles and financial reporting concepts.
* Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
* Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
* Ability to work effectively with cross-functional and global stakeholders
* Flexibility to support critical month-end, quarter-end, and year-end timelines and collaborate across time zones, when…