Senior Accountant
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60601, USA
Listing for:
J.D. Power
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-11-15
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Remote USA:
Remote Canada:
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Posted 2 Days Ago:
R-100588
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* Job Description:
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* Job Title:
Senior Accountant
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* Location:
** Remote | USA, Canada
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* Reports to:
** Senior Director, Financial Accounting
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* Employment Type:
** Full-time
This is an existing vacancy
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* About the Role:
** We are seeking a high-performing Accountant / Senior Accountant to join our growing finance organization. This role is designed for an experienced accounting professional who brings both strong technical accounting foundations and the ability to take ownership of complex accounting areas. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, partner cross-functionally, and play a meaningful role in ensuring accurate, timely, and insightful financial reporting.
This position blends core accounting responsibilities with advanced senior-level duties, including independent judgment, process ownership, and mentoring. It offers strong upside and the opportunity to grow alongside the company as our finance function continues to evolve.
** In this role, you will:
*** Prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliations related to various areas of the balance sheet including but not limited to capitalized assets and/or fixed assets
* Prepare monthly accruals across multiple cost centers
* Serve as the primary accounting resource for one or more foreign subsidiaries, with responsibility for month-end close activities in compliance with U.S. GAAP
* Review financial information on a regular basis for variance analysis purposes and confirmation of accuracy and completeness
* Support other month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities as needed
* Support external audit requests and preparation of supporting documentation
* Partner with accounting and finance leadership on technical accounting matters and other ad hoc projects as needed
* Perform other accounting, reporting, compliance, and finance-related responsibilities as assigned
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* Required Qualifications:
*** Bachelor's or Master's degree in accounting or related field
* Minimum 3+ years of relevant accounting experience in a corporate accounting or public accounting environment (will consider candidates with public accounting experience only)
* Experience in a multi-entity and multi-currency environment
* Net Suite (or similar ERP) experience
* Experience with fixed asset accounting or other capitalized assets such as internally developed software
* Experience with month-end close activities including accruals, recording prepaid expenses, and balance sheet reconciliations
* Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and accounting fundamentals
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision
* Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
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* Preferred Qualifications:
*** Public accounting experience preferred (Big 4 or regional public accounting firm preferred)
* Active CPA license or CPA candidate preferred
* Experience preparing technical accounting position papers and accounting policy documentation preferred
* Experience with system implementations preferred
* Experience supporting external audits and responding to auditor requests
Experience with financial reporting in a large multi-entity corporate environment [Skills that would strengthen the role but are not required]
** Compensation and Benefits
** This position has a starting salary range of $81,500 - $108,500 USD or $66,000 - $86,000 CAD per year. The range represents what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for the role at the time of posting. An employee’s pay within the range is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, education, qualifications, experience, performance, business or organizational needs, and geographic location.
Eligible employees may participate in medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement savings programs, paid time off, wellness programs, and other company-sponsored benefits. Benefits vary by country and employment status.
** Why Join JD Power
** JD Power powers auto-related decisions through proprietary data, advanced analytics, deep industry expertise, and workflows that connect insight to action. Operating across North America, Europe, and Australia, we help customers make better decisions and achieve…
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