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Senior Accountant

Buckingham Search
Elmhurst, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/7/2026

Our client is a leader in the e-commerce industry and they are looking for a Senior Accountant to join their team! This is a lean team of bright and driven accounting professionals and seeking expertise as well as a “do-er” mentality, as an integral member of the accounting team, you’ll play a key role in high-impact work.


Responsibilities:

  • Serve as a financial expert for company leaders on topics ranging from transportation costs to R&D investment
  • Own month-end close assignments from recording to reporting
  • Provide expertise for financial planning, forecasting and performance tracking
  • Prepare and review high-level financial statements and reports
  • Create clear, actionable reports that inform decision-making
  • Shape the future of finance in a modernizing industrial supply business


Qualifications:

  • CPA license preferred
  • 5 years of relevant experience in industry or public accounting
  • Subject matter expertise in accounting fundamentals and advanced Excel skills
  • Exceptional communication and analytical skills--able to clearly explain complex or ambiguous data
  • Experience with SQL preferred

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