Senior Accountant at Insight Global Senior Accountant at Insight Global in Highwood, Illinois Posted in about 13 hours ago.

Type:

full-time

Position:

Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting Employment Type:

Direct Hire Compensation:

$80,000 to $100,000 base salary

Bonus:

5% annual bonus Position Summary is seeking a Senior Accountant to support its Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting team. This highly visible role assists with the preparation of financial statements, disclosures, ESG reporting, quarterly and annual filings, and technical accounting documentation for multiple legal entities. The Senior Accountant will research complex accounting matters, investigate financial statement variances, support internal controls, and partner with Finance, Legal, Tax, Internal Audit, and business stakeholders to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal accounting policies. The primary focus of this role is financial reporting, technical accounting, complex transactions, controls, and documentation. Key Responsibilities Prepare and review quarterly and annual financial statements for multiple legal entities, including: Income statements Balance sheets Statements of equity Financial statement footnote disclosures Support the preparation of the company's ESG report Prepare data and supporting documentation for financial statements Research and document accounting conclusions involving: Complex or unusual transactions New agreements New accounting standards Ad hoc technical accounting questions Draft technical accounting memos, financial statement disclosures, and other supporting documentation. Tie financial information back to supporting documentation and follow discrepancies through resolution. Apply accounting and audit policies, documentation standards, and financial reporting review best practices. Support internal and external audit requests. Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, Tax, Internal Audit, and business teams. Build strong relationships with stakeholders who provide financial and operational information. Use Microsoft Copilot and other AI tools, when appropriate, to support initial drafts of disclosures and accounting memos. Assist with period-end close responsibilities, journal entries, and other accounting activities as needed.