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Senior Accountant

Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Buckingham Search
Remote/Work from Home position
Listed on 2026-08-27
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, Financial Compliance
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 110000 - 140000 USD Yearly USD 110000.00 140000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

A global capital markets technology company is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its global finance team. This role will support core accounting activities across multiple international entities, including month-end close, reconciliations, audit support, and financial analysis.

The Senior Accountant will also play an active role in process improvement and automation initiatives, with exposure to projects involving M&A integration, system implementations, and evolving accounting processes. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented, proactive accounting professional who enjoys understanding how processes work and identifying ways to make them more efficient.

Key Responsibilities Month-End Close
  • Prepare complex journal entries and support the month-end close process.
  • Perform account reconciliation reviews in accordance with accounting policies and US GAAP.
  • Conduct variance analysis against prior periods and provide clear commentary to management.
  • Identify opportunities to improve and automate accounting processes, including journal entries and reconciliations.
  • Leverage tools such as Power Automate, Power BI, and AI-enabled solutions to improve efficiency.
Audit & Compliance
  • Support U.S. consolidated and international statutory audits, serving as a key point of contact for external auditors.
  • Coordinate with external accounting firms to ensure compliance with local filing requirements and deadlines across multiple jurisdictions.
Process Improvement & Projects
  • Identify inefficiencies within accounting workflows and implement scalable process improvements and automation.
  • Support the evaluation and implementation of close management tools such as Flo Qast.
  • Develop and maintain SOPs and documentation for key accounting processes.
  • Support M&A integration, system implementation, and other special projects.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with FP&A, Legal, HR, and other internal stakeholders to support accurate internal and external reporting.
  • Collaborate with international accounting teams to ensure consistency in accounting treatment across entities.
  • Provide accounting expertise and support integration activities related to acquisitions and new business lines.
Qualifications Required
  • Active CPA certification.
  • Progressive accounting experience within a global or national accounting, professional services, or consulting environment.
  • Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals and US GAAP.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proactive, accountable, and process-oriented mindset.
Preferred
  • Big 4 public accounting experience or a combination of Big 4 and industry experience.
  • Experience with a publicly traded company and/or public accounting firm.
  • Experience in a high-growth technology or financial services environment.
  • M&A integration or post-acquisition accounting experience.
  • Experience with Net Suite or a similar enterprise accounting system.
  • Advanced Excel skills.
  • Experience with accounting automation, business intelligence, or close management tools.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • FSA and HSA options
  • Pre-tax transit and parking benefits
  • Hybrid work schedule: 3 days in office and 2 days remote
  • 22 days of PTO annually, with rollover options
  • Paid holidays and early dismissal opportunities
  • Paid parental leave
  • Technology and home-office equipment support
  • Backup child and pet care and tutoring services
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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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