Senior Accountant
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listed on 2026-08-20
Listing for:
Blue-Cross-Blue-Shield-Association
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-20
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Financial Reporting, Financial Compliance, Senior Accountant
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Lead the month-end close process, prepare and analyze financial statements, and ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. Perform regular reconciliations of balance sheet accounts and assist with external and internal audits. Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and develop internal control procedures to safeguard company assets. Provide guidance to junior accounting staff and collaborate with other departments to align financial goals and objectives.
Conduct financial analyses to support decision-making and undertake special projects as needed.
The posting range for this position is:92,326.
Qualifications:
Education Required Bachelor's Degree Accounting; or equivalent work experience
Experience
Required 5+ Years of combined accounting and audit experience
Knowledge
Skills and Abilities
Accounting Principles and Best Practices: A solid understanding of accounting principles, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
General Ledger Management:
The ability to manage general ledger accounts, ensuring accurate recording of financial transactions. This involves reconciling accounts, posting journal entries, and maintaining organized documentation.
Analytical
Skills:
Proficient analytical skills to interpret financial data, identify trends, and make informed decisions.
Familiarity with accounting tools and software (Workday preferable but not required)
Internal Controls:
Understanding internal controls in order to safeguard financial assets, prevent fraud, and ensure compliance.
Certifications & Licenses Preferred:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Various Extra Posting Information:
Five or more years of combined accounting and audit experience Experience audit facilitation capacity
Experience as lead or assistant lead month end closing, reconciliation, and reporting role
Experience with Accounting Software Experience at top tier public accounting firm
The posted salary range is the lowest to highest salary we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the hiring range and this hiring range may also be modified in the future. A candidate’s position within the hiring range may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs.
This job is also eligible for annual bonus incentive pay.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, 11 holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, generous 401(k) matching, lifestyle spending account and many other benefits to eligible employees.
Note:
No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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