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Senior Staff Accountant
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Robert Half
Elk Grove Village, IL (In Person)
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Excellent opportunity with company in growth mode with advancement and professional development in the Chicago land area Hybrid - 3x week onsite Seeking an experienced Accountant for a direct-hire role in the Chicagoland area.
Senior Staff AccountantPosition OverviewAn expanding organization in Illinois is seeking an accounting specialist to manage day-to-day operations and lead critical financial cycles. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-moving environment focused on operational excellence. This individual will partner with multiple teams, drive process improvements, and maintain highly accurate financial records.
Benefits include 401K, insurance, vacation and holiday pay and more
Senior Staff AccountantPosition OverviewAn expanding organization in Illinois is seeking an accounting specialist to manage day-to-day operations and lead critical financial cycles. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-moving environment focused on operational excellence. This individual will partner with multiple teams, drive process improvements, and maintain highly accurate financial records.
Key QualificationsExperience:
Proven track record leading the month-end close process independently.Core Skills:
Deep expertise in journal entries and general ledger maintenance.Location:
Must be located in or commutable to the Chicagoland area.Core ResponsibilitiesFinancial Closures:
Lead month-end close activities, prepare journal entries, and perform deep-dive account reconciliations.Reporting:
Compile financial data and assemble comprehensive reporting packages for leadership review.Ledger Management:
Oversee general ledger work, review corporate card expenses, and confirm appropriate account coding.Transactional Operations:
Manage accounts payable processing, invoice entry, payment coordination, and vendor statement reconciliation.Receivables & Billing:
Record customer billing activity, apply incoming payments, and maintain accurate receivable balances.Platform Reconciliation:
Review transaction activity from external payment and sales platforms, reconcile discrepancies, and post entries.Intercompany Accounting:
Enter intercompany transactions and reconcile multi-entity balances on a recurring basis.Operational Analysis:
Generate recurring reports for internal teams, including revenue tracking and commission support.Audit & Tax:
Support audit requests, prepare tax-related workpapers, handle compliance notices, and document internal accounting procedures.Benefits include 401K, insurance, vacation and holiday pay and more