Senior Accountant

Senior AccountantLocation: ChicagoWork Arrangement: HybridAbsolute Must Have- Non Negotiables: Current Title: Senior AccountantHands on Experience with ASC 606/Revenue Recognition.A growing organization is adding an experienced accounting professional to its finance team. This position will focus heavily on revenue-related accounting and offers the opportunity to work across several areas of the accounting function while partnering with teams throughout the business.What You'll Do:Take ownership of day-to-day revenue accounting activities and related close responsibilitiesRecord and review accounting entries associated with customer activityReconcile balance sheet accounts and research discrepancies through resolutionMonitor receivables and other revenue-related balances to ensure financial records remain accurateWork with billing and operational teams to address discrepancies and improve transaction accuracyReview contractual terms and translate them into appropriate accounting conclusionsAssist with revenue recognition analysis for non-routine transactionsCompile schedules, supporting materials, and explanations for financial reviewsHelp coordinate requests from auditors and provide necessary accounting supportContribute to the preparation of recurring financial reportingTrack open accounting items and ensure deliverables are completed within established timelinesDocument accounting procedures and help identify ways to streamline existing processesInvestigate unusual activity and communicate findings to relevant business partnersAssist with projects involving accounting systems, reporting, controls, and process enhancementsWhat You'll Need:Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field5+ years of progressive accounting experienceStrong background in revenue accounting and revenue recognitionHands-on experience with ASC 606Solid understanding of month-end close and financial reportingStrong account reconciliation experience, particularly AR and revenue-related accountsExperience reviewing contracts or customer agreements from an accounting perspectiveAdvanced Excel skills and comfort working with large amounts of financial dataHighly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlinesWhy This Opportunity:Hybrid scheduleCompetitive compensation and comprehensive benefitsBroad exposure to revenue and corporate accountingOpportunity to work with complex transactions and accounting questionsVisibility across multiple areas of the businessRoom to take on additional responsibility as the organization continues to growStrong opportunity for professional development