Senior Accountant

Overview

Well-rounded Senior Staff Accountant role with ownership of monthly financial reporting and variance analysis.

High-impact Senior Staff Accountant position with direct partnership with the Controller and exposure to audit, tax, budgeting, and forecasting.

Opportunity for a Senior Staff Accountant to play a lead role in system implementations and ongoing process improvements.

Broad visibility across departmental financials, group reporting, and enterprise-wide close activities.

Collaborative environment that values accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Salary: $80,000 – $95,000 + bonus

Location: Downers Grove

• Well-rounded Senior Staff Accountant role with ownership of monthly financial reporting and variance analysis
• High-impact Senior Staff Accountant position with direct partnership with the Controller and exposure to audit, tax, budgeting, and forecasting
• Opportunity for a Senior Staff Accountant to play a lead role in system implementations and ongoing process improvements
• Broad visibility across departmental financials, group reporting, and enterprise-wide close activities
• Collaborative environment that values accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Competitive compensation, strong benefits, and long-term career growth potential

• Own the monthly close and reporting process as a Senior Staff Accountant, ensuring timely, accurate financial statements and variance analysis
• Review and prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules while maintaining GAAP compliance
• Serve as a key partner to external audit and tax providers by preparing audit schedules and supporting annual filings
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial system enhancements as a Senior Staff Accountant, driving efficiency and process improvement

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA or MBA preferred
• Minimum of 3+ years of progressive accounting experience in a Senior Staff Accountant or similar role
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP with advanced Excel skills
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Staff Accountant looking to step into a hands-on role with meaningful ownership over financial reporting, close, and cross-functional accounting initiatives in a stable, growing organization.