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Senior Corporate Accountant

Job in Elgin, Kane County, Illinois, 60122, USA
Listing for: Brilliant®
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-09
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, Financial Analyst
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 70000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 70000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Senior Corporate Accountant

Our client is seeking a Senior Corporate Accountant to join its corporate accounting team. This position works collaboratively across corporate, plant, and cross-functional teams to support general ledger accounting, financial reporting, SEC reporting, month-end close, and technical accounting activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional with public accounting or corporate accounting experience who enjoys working in a dynamic environment with exposure to financial reporting, technical accounting, external audits, and cross-functional business initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare journal entries and support monthly and quarterly close activities
  • Perform general ledger account reconciliations and analyze account activity
  • Manage lease accounting activities, including reconciliations and quarterly analyses
  • Review and record revenue recognition entries in accordance with ASC 606
  • Assist with the preparation of quarterly and annual SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, Proxy Statements, financial statement footnotes, and statement of cash flows
  • Coordinate quarterly and annual external audit requests, prepare supporting documentation, and participate in audit walkthroughs
  • Support compliance with SOX and internal control requirements
  • Prepare sales and use tax filings across multiple jurisdictions
  • Monitor and manage unclaimed property reporting and regulatory compliance
  • Partner with Finance, Operations, Sales, and other departments to analyze business results and spending trends
  • Assist with internal management reporting, financial analysis, and special projects
  • Help develop and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
  • Cross-train to provide backup support for critical accounting functions within the department
Qualifications Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting
  • CPA required
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • Strong knowledge of:
  • General Ledger Accounting
  • Month-End Close
  • Account Reconciliations
  • Revenue Recognition (ASC 606)
  • Lease Accounting
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and data analysis
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
Preferred
  • Public accounting experience
  • SEC reporting experience
  • Experience with ERP and financial reporting systems
  • Experience with financial reporting software, lease accounting platforms, and financial consolidation tools
  • Knowledge of SOX compliance and internal controls
Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a CPA with a combination of public accounting and/or corporate accounting experience who enjoys financial reporting, technical accounting, and partnering across the business. This individual should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, supporting external audits, improving accounting processes, and contributing to strategic finance initiatives.

This role offers broad exposure to corporate accounting, SEC reporting, technical accounting, financial analysis, and executive leadership while providing opportunities for long-term career growth.

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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