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Senior Staff Accountant
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Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listed on 2026-08-22
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Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-22
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Financial Reporting, Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, Accounts Receivable/ Collections -
Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Accounts Receivable/ Collections
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.
- 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.
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
- Journal Entry Preparation
- Bank Reconciliation
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Variance Analysis
- Depreciation Calculation
- Amortization Scheduling
- Audit Preparation
- Process Improvement
- Intercompany Transaction Reconciliation
- Attention to Detail
- Organizational Skills
- Strong Communication
- Discretion with Confidential Information
- Motivated to Meet Deadlines
- CPA
- Corporate Accounting
- Financial Statements
- Tax Filings
- Internal Controls
- Standard Accounting Procedures
- Net Suite
- Excel
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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