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Senior Accountant

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Pacific Asia Tech Trade Inc
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-13
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Senior Accountant
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 100000 - 115000 USD Yearly USD 100000.00 115000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Senior Accountant

We are looking for a Senior Accountant who brings strong technical fundamentals and a genuine interest in how things work — someone who understands the process behind the numbers and is always looking for ways to improve it.

Key Responsibilities Month‑End Close
  • Assist in redesigning financial processes to identify inefficiencies and automate routine tasks such as journal entries and account reconciliations. Leverage tools such as Power Automate, Power BI, or other AI models to streamline processes and drive efficiency.
  • Prepare complex journal entries to support period‑end close.
  • Perform account reconciliation reviews to ensure compliance with accounting policies and US GAAP, focusing on identifying and resolving process gaps and inefficiencies.
  • Perform variance analysis on actuals vs. prior periods, providing clear and actionable commentary to management.
Audit Support
  • Support the consolidated U.S. audit and statutory audits for the UK and French entities, serving as a primary point of contact for external auditors.
  • Manage local accounting firms to ensure compliance with local filing requirements and deadlines across all jurisdictions.
Process Improvement Projects
  • Actively identify inefficiencies in current accounting workflows and propose and implement scalable improvements, including automation opportunities.
  • Support the evaluation and implementation of close management tools (e.g., Flo Qast) to centralize task ownership and reduce manual reconciliation work.
  • Document and maintain SOPs for all key accounting processes, ensuring institutional knowledge lives in systems, not people.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
  • Act as a business partner, sharing accounting expertise across global departments. Collaborate with FP&A, legal, HR, and other business stakeholders to ensure accurate internal management and external reporting during close.
  • Liaise with international counterparts to ensure consistency in accounting treatment across the global entity structure.
  • Support integration activities related to acquisitions and new business lines as the company continues to grow.
Essential Skills & Experience
  • CPA or equivalent certification.
  • 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, including Big 4 public accounting experience or a blend of Big 4 and industry.
Desirable Skills & Experience
  • Experience in a publicly traded company and/or public accounting firm.
  • Experience in a high‑growth technology or financial services company.
  • Experience supporting M&A integration or post‑acquisition accounting.
  • Proficiency with Net Suite or similar enterprise accounting systems; advanced Excel skills.
  • Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with keen attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Organized, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities independently in a fast‑paced environment.
  • Highly accountable, proactive, and change‑oriented.
Benefits Health & Financial Security
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Pre‑tax transit and parking benefits
Time Off & Flexibility
  • Hybrid position requiring three days of in‑office collaboration per week, with flexibility to work remotely for the remaining two days.
  • 22 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year, with the option to roll over unused days.
  • One dedicated day per year for volunteering.
  • Two professional development days per year to allow uninterrupted professional development.
  • An additional PTO day added during milestone anniversary years.
  • Robust paid holiday schedule with early dismissal.
  • Generous parental leave for all parents (including adoptive parents).
Work‑Life Support & Resources
  • Budget for tech accessories, including monitors, headphones, keyboards, and other office equipment.
  • Backup child and pet care, as well as tutoring services.
  • Milestone anniversary bonuses.
Wellness & Lifestyle Perks
  • Stipend and subsidy contributions toward personally‑owned cell phones
  • Contributions for gym memberships and health/wellness initiatives.
  • Discounted healthcare premiums.
  • Healthy meal delivery program subsidies.
Compensation

$100,000 – $115,000 / year

Trading Technologies is a…

Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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