Senior Accountant

Company OverviewOur client is looking for a Senior Accounting Specialist with a strong background to join their U.S. finance team. This role is responsible for maintaining the accuracy of financial records and ensuring all reporting aligns with global regulatory frameworks. The position involves collaborating with various internal departments and corporate leadership to oversee essential accounting functions, enhance internal review processes, and meet all audit and compliance obligations. You will serve as a key resource for technical accounting matters, overseeing period-end closures, assisting in the preparation of financial statements, and helping to refine accounting practices. This is an opportunity to engage with sophisticated accounting issues within a globally focused organization.Title: Senior AccountantLocation: Chicago Metropolitan Area-Deerfield, IllinoisReports to: ControllerThe PositionOur client is looking for a Senior Accounting Specialist with a strong background to join their U.S. finance team. This role is responsible for maintaining the accuracy of financial records and ensuring all reporting aligns with global regulatory frameworks. The position involves collaborating with various internal departments and corporate leadership to oversee essential accounting functions, enhance internal review processes, and meet all audit and compliance obligations. You will serve as a key resource for technical accounting matters, overseeing period-end closures, assisting in the preparation of financial statements, and helping to refine accounting practices. This is an opportunity to engage with sophisticated accounting issues within a globally focused organization.Duties & ResponsibilitiesPartner cross-functionally to ensure US GAAP compliance and support accounting policy developmentCompile, analyze, and reconcile financial data and general ledger accountsPrepare and review journal entries, reserves, and accruals for the general ledgerCompile, analyze, and reconcile key balance sheet and income statement accountsCalculate and review reserves, accruals, and complex accounting estimatesSupport month-end close and participate in financial statement reviews and variance analysisPrepare supporting schedules and documentation for monthly and annual reportingMaintain an effective internal control environment and retain evidence of control activityIdentify and communicate control weaknesses and recommend mitigation actionsSupport external audits by preparing documentation and responding to auditor inquiriesContribute to continuous improvement of accounting processes and reporting controlsQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting or related fieldCPA certification or CPA-eligible status preferred3–5 years of professional accounting experiencePublic accounting background strongly preferredStrong technical US GAAP knowledge required; IFRS experience a plusExperience working in a cross-functional or matrixed organizationStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsHigh attention to detail and strong follow-throughAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft ExcelSolid interpersonal relationship skillsExperience with ERP systems such as Oracle NetSuite preferredPay Transparency DisclosureJob level and actual compensation will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process (including skills and prior relevant experience, potential impact, and scope of role)Annual Base Salary Range:$65,000—$93,000 USD