Jobs · Accounting · Illinois

Senior Accountant

RCM-X · Chicago, IL · 3 wk ago
Accounting$100k–$115k/yrFull-time

About the role

This role sits within our global finance team and covers core accounting responsibilities across multiple jurisdictions, including month-end close, reconciliations, and audit support. In addition to day-to-day accounting operations, you will have the opportunity to contribute to special projects such as mergers and acquisitions, system implementations, and process improvement initiatives as the business continues to grow.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in redesigning financial processes to identify inefficiencies and automate routine tasks such as journal entries and account reconciliations.
  • Leverage tools such as Power Automate, Power BI, or other AI models to streamline processes and drive efficiency.
  • Prepare complex journal entries to support period-end close.
  • Perform account reconciliation reviews to ensure compliance with accounting policies and US GAAP, with a focus on identifying and resolving process gaps and inefficiencies.
  • Document and maintain SOPs for all key accounting processes, ensuring institutional knowledge lives in systems, not people.
  • Actively identify inefficiencies in current accounting workflows and propose and implement scalable improvements, including automation opportunities.
  • Support the evaluation and implementation of close management tools (e.g., FloQast) to centralize task ownership and reduce manual reconciliation work.
  • Collaborate with FP&A, legal, HR, and other business stakeholders to ensure accurate internal management and external reporting during close.
  • Liaise with international counterparts to ensure consistency in accounting treatment across the global entity structure.
  • Support integration activities related to acquisitions and new business lines as the company continues to grow.

Requirements

  • CPA or equivalent certification.
  • 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, including Big 4 public accounting experience or a blend of Big 4 and industry.

Qualifications

  • Experience in a publicly traded company and/or public accounting firm.
  • Experience in a high-growth technology or financial services company.
  • Experience supporting M&A integration or post-acquisition accounting.
  • Proficiency with NetSuite or similar enterprise accounting systems; advanced Excel skills.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Organized, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Highly accountable, proactive, and change-oriented.

Skills

  • Essential Skills & Experience: CPA or equivalent certification, 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, including Big 4 public accounting experience or a blend of Big 4 and industry.
  • Desirable Skills & Experience: Experience in a publicly traded company and/or public accounting firm, experience in a high-growth technology or financial services company, experience supporting M&A integration or post-acquisition accounting, proficiency with NetSuite or similar enterprise accounting systems, advanced Excel skills, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication skills, organized, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment, highly accountable, proactive, and change-oriented.

Benefits

Compensation: $100,000 – $115,000 / year
Competitive Benefits & Perks: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA), 401(k) retirement plan, Pre-tax transit and parking benefits, Time Off & Flexibility: 22 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year, with the option to roll over unused days, One dedicated day per year for volunteering, Two professional development days per year to allow uninterrupted professional development, An additional PTO day added during milestone anniversary years, Robust paid holiday schedule with early dismissal, Work-Life Support & Resources: Budget for tech accessories, including monitors, headphones, keyboards, and other office equipment, Backup child and pet care, as well as tutoring services, Milestone anniversary bonuses, Wellness & Lifestyle Perks: Stipend and subsidy contributions toward personally-owned cell phones, Contributions for gym memberships and health/wellness initiatives, Discounted healthcare premiums, Healthy meal delivery program subsidies.

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