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Senior Accountant
Job in
Oak Brook, DuPage County, Illinois, 60523, USA
Listed on 2026-02-14
Listing for:
Chamberlain Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-14
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager -
Accounting
Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
** Financial Close & Consolidation*
* · Lead key aspects of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles with a high degree of independence.
· Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and consolidation adjustments to ensure timely and accurate financial results.
· Perform company‑wide consolidation, including intercompany eliminations, balance validations, and cash flow consolidation.
· Participate in monthly trial balance reviews to confirm completeness and accuracy of the general ledger.
** Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Partnership*
* · Collaborate with Finance, FP&A, HR, and other business partners to streamline close processes and implement best practices that reduce the days-to-close.
· Proactively identify issues, develop solutions, and independently take corrective action.
· Serve as a subject matter expert for accounting processes and support cross-functional teams on accounting impacts of operational decisions.
** Technical Accounting & Compliance*
* · Support subsidiary accounting teams in adhering to reconciliation and compliance standards.
· Assist with annual external audits by preparing requested schedules and supporting documentation.
· Maintain strict confidentiality and comply with internal control, SOX, and corporate governance requirements.
** Systems & Data Management*
* · Create, maintain, and modify chart of account elements (accounts, cost/profit centers, internal orders) within SAP.
· Provide first line support for SAP-related questions, including testing of system enhancements or process changes.
· Leverage ERP and reporting tools (e.g., SAP ECC, BPC) to improve accuracy, automation, and insight.
** Additional Responsibilities*
* · Prepare reporting packages and analyses that assist leadership decision-making.
· Contribute to special projects and cross-functional initiatives as needed.
· Maintain professional knowledge through training, publications, and professional organizations.
** Minimum Qualifications** (requirements necessary to perform listed duties and responsibilities)
** Education/
Certifications:
*
* · Bachelor's Degree
*
* Experience:
*
* · 4+ years of relevant work experience
** Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:*
* · Ability to communicate effectively with both finance and non‑finance partners.
· Strong understanding of US GAAP and corporate accounting processes.
· Experience with a large-scale ERP (SAP preferred).
· Ability to execute tactical plans while contributing to strategic process improvements.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills.
· Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail.
· Comfortable managing multiple priorities and adapting to shifting deadlines.
· Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in financial systems.
** Other:*
* · Ability to travel occasionally (
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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