Senior Accountant
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We are looking for a Senior Accountant to work for our client located in Illinois. The ideal candidate will play a key role in managing accounting operations, ensuring compliance, and driving process improvements across the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Manage full-cycle accounting operations, including accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and general ledger (GL)
- Prepare and review journal entries, bank reconciliations, and financial statements in compliance with US GAAP
- Lead month-end and year-end close processes and ensure timely reporting
- Collaborate with finance team to produce weekly and monthly P&L reports, perform variance analysis, and support budgeting and forecasting
- Identify and implement process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and support audit and compliance initiatives
- Work cross-functionally to enhance financial reporting accuracy and operational efficiency
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- 3+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting standards
- Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and Advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros)
- Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines