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Senior Staff Accountant

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Jobtailor
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-22
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, Accounts Receivable/ Collections
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Accounts Receivable/ Collections
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 70000 - 95000 USD Yearly USD 70000.00 95000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
  • General Ledger Management:
    Prepare and post journal entries, maintain the general ledger, and perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations.
  • Month-End / Year-End Close:
    Own key segments of the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
  • Accounts Payable & Receivable:
    Oversee or assist with bill payments and expense report processing.
  • Account Reconciliations:
    Perform deep-dive reconciliations for bank accounts, balance sheets, intercompany transactions, and credit cards, proactively resolving any discrepancies.
  • Financial Reporting:
    Assist in preparing accurate financial statements, variance analyses, and ad-hoc reports for management.
  • Fixed Assets & Prepaid Expenses:
    Track, calculate, and record depreciation and amortization schedules.
  • Audit & Compliance:
    Help prepare documentation and schedules for external audits, as well as tax filings.
  • Process Improvement:
    Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve internal controls.
Requirements
  • Education:

    Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
  • CPA Preferred
  • Experience:

    3-5 years of progressive corporate accounting experience.
  • Technical Savvy:
    Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables) is necessary. Experience with accounting software like Net Suite.
  • Knowledge:
    Strong understanding of US GAAP and standard accounting procedures.
  • Core Competencies:

    Attention to detail and high organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
  • Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively across departments.
  • Motivated to meet tight deadlines in, at times, a fast-paced environment.
  • Comfortable working outside your comfort zone.
Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in General Ledger Management, Month-End and Year-End Closing processes, and Financial Reporting, with a strong understanding of US GAAP. Proficient in Excel and accounting software, with a focus on process improvement and compliance.

Highest-signal resume keywords
  • General Ledger Management
  • Financial Reporting
  • US GAAP Knowledge
  • CPA Preferred
  • Excel Proficiency
ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills
  • Journal Entry Preparation
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Variance Analysis
  • Depreciation Calculation
  • Amortization Scheduling
  • Audit Preparation
  • Process Improvement
  • Intercompany Transaction Reconciliation
Soft Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Organizational Skills
  • Strong Communication
  • Discretion with Confidential Information
  • Motivated to Meet Deadlines
Certifications & Qualifications
  • CPA
Industry Keywords
  • Corporate Accounting
  • Financial Statements
  • Tax Filings
  • Internal Controls
  • Standard Accounting Procedures
Tools & Technologies
  • Net Suite
  • Excel
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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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