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Senior Accountant
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$79,746 / year median in Illinois
-16% projected decline
Job Description
Senior Accountant Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
- Own critical aspects of the month-end and year-end close process with broad exposure across accounting functions
- Gain visibility through direct interaction with leadership, auditors, and the parent company reporting team
- Work across multiple accounting disciplines including general ledger, inventory, fixed assets, cash forecasting, AP, and AR
- Influence process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and help enhance accounting systems and procedures
- Develop expertise in a dynamic environment that offers both strategic and hands-on accounting responsibilities
Target Compensation:
90k-105k Key Responsibilities for theSenior Accountant:
- Prepare month-end journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting packages
- Manage inventory accounting, reserves, fixed assets, depreciation, and intercompany transactions
- Support month-end and year-end close activities while ensuring GAAP compliance
- Oversee key AP functions including wire transfers, accruals, intercompany payments, and 1099 reporting
- Reconcile accounts receivable and support commission, fee, and cash forecasting processes Qualifications for the
Senior Accountant:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA or equivalent professional certification preferred
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong Excel skills and experience with NetSuite or a similar ERP system
- Experience with inventory accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting under GAAP #SeniorAccountant #AccountingJobs #FinanceJobs #CPAJobs #FinancialReportingJobs #