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Senior Accountant

Job in Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois, 60087, USA
Listing for: Jobtailor
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-07
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Financial Compliance, Financial Analyst
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Reporting, Financial Compliance, Financial Analyst
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90000 - 120000 USD Yearly USD 90000.00 120000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
  • Report directly to the Senior Accounting Manager
  • Ensure the timely and accurate delivery of financial statements and reporting
  • Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements for accuracy and completeness
  • Prepare and maintain reporting packages, variance analyses, and supporting documentation for executive leadership, private equity ownership, lenders, and other key stakeholders
  • Calculate, review, reconcile, and analyze sales commissions and incentive compensation programs
  • Ensure accurate payments, proper accruals, and compliance with approved compensation plans
  • Assist in preparing the annual budget and periodic forecasts
  • Assist with year-end financial audit activities and the annual corporate financial controls audit
  • Assess current practices and procedures and recommend improvements
  • Perform ad hoc analysis and projects as requested
  • Supervise and/or manage general ledger accounting functions
  • Work with external auditors to ensure correct and timely closing and reporting
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • CPA or MBA preferred
  • Excellent verbal and written communication abilities across all level of the organization
  • Strong leadership skills with a dedication to driving and achieving results
  • Experience with other financial systems;
    Net Suite experience preferred
  • Advanced Excel knowledge
  • Thorough knowledge of U.S. GAAP
  • FX experience; foreign exchange
  • Detailed and accurate data entry
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to work calmly under pressure
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat, with significant experience in MS Excel
  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Must meet U.S. employment eligibility requirements
Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in financial statement preparation, analysis, and reporting, with a strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and advanced Excel skills. Proven ability to lead accounting functions, manage audits, and drive process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords
  • Bachelor’s Degree In Accounting Or Finance
  • 5+ Years Of Progressive Accounting Experience
  • CPA Or MBA Preferred
  • Advanced Excel Knowledge
  • Thorough Knowledge Of U.S. GAAP
Hard Skills
  • Financial Statement Preparation
  • Variance Analysis
  • Sales Commission Calculation
  • General Ledger Accounting
  • Budget Preparation
  • Ad Hoc Analysis
  • Data Entry
  • Financial Reporting
  • Audit Support
  • Compliance With Compensation Plans
Soft Skills
  • Excellent Verbal And Written Communication
  • Strong Leadership Skills
  • Organizational Skills
  • Ability To Work Calmly Under Pressure
Certifications & Qualifications
  • CPA
  • MBA
Industry Keywords
  • U.S. GAAP
  • Foreign Exchange
  • Financial Audit
  • Corporate Financial Controls
Tools & Technologies
  • Net Suite
  • MS Office Suite
  • Adobe Acrobat
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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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