Overview In this Senior Accountant role you contribute to a high-performing accounting team that consolidates results across multiple entities. You will drive accurate month-end close, consolidation reporting, and internal controls with an emphasis on profitability and process improvement. You'll collaborate across business units to learn and implement sustainable solutions, shaping the efficiency of a dynamic, growth-focused firm. The position offers remote-work flexibility with preference for candidates near the Chicago area, and opportunities for internal leadership development.
Responsibilities- Participate in month-end close with emphasis on accuracy and speed
- Support consolidated reporting across multiple entities and profit centers
- Apply sound judgment to assess process risks and prioritize remediation
- Lead or participate in process improvement discussions and implement sustainable solutions
- Collaborate across teams to enhance profitability and operating efficiency
- Learn and adapt processes through root cause analysis and cross-functional teamwork
- Prepare for external audits or reviews as part of year-end activities
Key requirements- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- 5+ years of accounting experience
- CPA-eligible (CPA not required)
- Strong understanding of the full accounting cycle, reconciliations, month-end close, and year-end prep for external audit
- Experience in a sophisticated ERP environment (Deltek Vantagepoint)
- Working knowledge of consolidation theory, preference for consolidation reporting experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and advanced Excel
- Strong collaboration and teamwork
- Sound judgment and risk awareness
- Proactive process improvement mindset
- Deltek Vantagepoint
- consolidation theory
- Excel (advanced)
