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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
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full-timeJob Description:
Addison Group is partnering with a publicly traded, global manufacturing company to identify a Senior Accountant to join its corporate accounting team. This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional looking to expand their technical accounting experience within a large, complex organization. You'll play a key role in the month-end close, financial reporting, and cross-functional initiatives while partnering with finance and operations leaders across the business.Location:
Hybrid (Tuesday-Thursday onsite | Monday & Friday remote) Key Responsibilities Prepare and review complex journal entries and account reconciliations Support the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes Analyze financial results, identify variances, and provide meaningful insights Prepare accurate financial reports and maintain general ledger integrity Manage accounting for fixed assets, intercompany transactions, and other key balance sheet accounts Partner with cross-functional teams to gather and validate financial information Assist with internal and external audits Maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and company policies Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and increase efficiency Support special projects and other corporate accounting initiatives Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience Strong understanding ofU.S. GAAP
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills CPA or CPA-eligible preferred Public accounting and/or large corporate accounting experience preferred Experience with large ERP systems is a plus Why Join? Hybrid work schedule Highly visible role with exposure across the organization Opportunity to work for a stable, publicly traded global company Collaborative leadership team with strong mentorship and career growth opportunities Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits Compensation & Benefits $95,000-$110,000 base salary Annual bonus opportunity 401(k) with company match Blue Cross Blue Shield medical coverage Life and disability insurance Comprehensive benefits packageBenefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Dental Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance