Senior Accountant

Addison Group has partnered with a private equity-backed telecommunications company to identify a Senior Accountant. This is an opportunity to join a growing organization that is making significant investments in its infrastructure and accounting operations, while playing an important role in strengthening and modernizing its accounting function. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in general accounting and month-end close, along with an interest in process improvement, automation, and contributing to the company's continued growth.Key Responsibilities:Prepare and post monthly journal entries, perform account reconciliations, and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.Research and resolve accounting discrepancies, working cross-functionally with internal departments to ensure accurate financial reporting.Maintain fixed asset records, depreciation schedules, and general ledger accounts.Support accounts payable, inventory accounting, and project costing activities, including work-in-progress (WIP) accounting.Assist with annual audits, including preparing supporting schedules and documentation.Evaluate existing manual accounting processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.Participate in special projects, including an upcoming ERP implementation, process standardization, and automation initiatives.Collaborate with accounting leadership and other departments to improve financial reporting and streamline accounting workflows.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.3+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally with a strong foundation in general ledger accounting and month-end close.Experience in public accounting, corporate accounting, or a combination of both will be considered.Strong understanding of journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.Advanced Excel skills and experience working with accounting or ERP systems.Demonstrated ability to identify inefficiencies, improve processes, and independently research and resolve accounting issues.Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.Experience in construction or project accounting, including project costing and WIP, is a plus but not required.Experience working in a private equity-backed or high-growth environment is a plus.CPA or MBA preferred but not required.Compensation & Benefits:Base Salary: $90,000–$110,000Discretionary annual bonusRemote work flexibility with company-paid monthly travel to Champaign, ILOpportunity to participate in an upcoming ERP implementation and accounting transformation initiativesCollaborative, team-oriented work environment with exposure to senior accounting leadership