Senior Accountant
Job in
Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, 61103, USA
Listed on 2026-06-27
Listing for:
Brilliant®
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-27
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Financial Reporting, Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, Tax Accountant -
Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Tax Accountant
Job Description & How to Apply Below
wWe are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Corporate Accountant to support corporate accounting, financial reporting, and SEC reporting activities. This role partners closely with corporate finance, plant accounting teams, and cross-functional departments to ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance with accounting standards, and timely completion of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes. The ideal candidate is a CPA with strong technical accounting knowledge, SEC reporting experience, and excellent analytical skills
Key Responsibilities- es
Prepare journal entries and support month-end and quarter-end close activiti - es.
Perform general ledger account reconciliations and resolve account varianc - es.
Manage lease accounting, including quarterly reconciliations and analyti - cs.
Review and record revenue recognition entries in accordance with ASC 6 - 06.Analyze advertising and trade spending and support financial reporting initiativ
- es.
Prepare quarterly business analyses to support management reporting and decision-maki - ng.
Assist in the preparation of SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, and Proxy), including financial statement footnotes, cash flow statements, and related disclosur - es.
Coordinate quarterly and annual external audits by managing auditor requests, preparing supporting documentation, and participating in walkthroug - hs.
Support compliance with SOX requirements and internal control process - es.
Prepare monthly sales and use tax filings across multiple jurisdictio - ns.
Monitor and file unclaimed property reports in accordance with state regulatio - ns.
Cross-train within the accounting department to provide backup support for key accounting functio - ns.
Assist with special projects, process improvements, and ad hoc financial analys
- ions
Bachelor's degree in Accounting requ - ired.
Minimum of 5 years of progressive general accounting experi - ence.
Experience with SEC reporting prefe - rred.
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, revenue recognition (ASC 606), lease accounting (ASC 842), and internal cont - rols.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot ta - bles.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities with exceptional attention to de - tail.
Excellent written and verbal communication sk - ills.
Experience with ERP and financial reporting systems such as JDE, Workiva, Lease Query, and One Stream is prefe
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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