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Senior Accountant – Corporate Reporting & Accounting
Location: Chicago, IL
We are partnering with a global organization seeking a high-performing Senior Accountant to join its corporate finance team. This role offers strong exposure to executive leadership, complex accounting matters, and enterprise-level financial reporting in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone coming out of public accounting or a large corporate accounting environment who is looking to broaden their experience and grow within a highly visible finance organization.
Responsibilities
- Assist with quarterly and annual financial reporting processes and supporting schedules
- Prepare and analyze financial statements, account reconciliations, and related workpapers
- Support monthly close activities, including journal entries and variance analysis
- Partner cross-functionally with finance, legal, HR, and operational teams on reporting and compliance-related matters
- Assist with technical accounting research and documentation
- Support internal and external audit requests
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives and reporting enhancements
- Participate in special projects and ad hoc analysis as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience
- CPA preferred (or actively pursuing certification)
- Public accounting experience strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting concepts
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
- Advanced Excel skills required
Preferred Background
- Experience working in a large corporate or multi-entity environment
- Exposure to technical accounting or external reporting processes
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative setting
- Self-starter with strong attention to detail and continuous improvement mindset
This role offers strong visibility, clear career progression, and the chance to work with a highly accomplished finance leadership team.
Salary : $90,000 - $115,000