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Senior Accountant

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: The Bolton Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-27
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Senior Accountant, Tax Accountant, Public Accounting
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Reporting, Tax Accountant
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 85000 - 120000 USD Yearly USD 85000.00 120000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Senior Accountant – General Ledger & Financial Reporting

We are partnering with a growing, fast-paced organization seeking a Senior Accountant to join its accounting team. This role is ideal for candidates coming directly from public accounting or those who have recently transitioned into industry. Experience working with publicly traded manufacturing companies or similar industries is highly preferred.

This position will have a strong focus on General Ledger accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, and U.S. GAAP compliance. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, efficient, and thrives in a dynamic environment with changing priorities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare and review general ledger account reconciliations and balance sheet analyses.
  • Ensure accurate and timely month-end close activities.
  • Apply strong U.S. GAAP knowledge to support financial reporting and accounting processes.
  • Assist with financial statement preparation and account analyses.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiencies.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to support accounting and reporting initiatives.
  • Maintain accuracy while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • Public accounting experience is highly preferred, ideally supporting publicly traded clients.
  • Manufacturing industry experience is strongly preferred.
  • Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.
  • CPA designation or progress toward CPA certification is a plus.
  • Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a plus.
  • Candidates who began their careers in public accounting and have recently moved into industry are encouraged to apply.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional seeking strong exposure to financial reporting, technical accounting, and process improvement within a collaborative and growing team.

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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