Jobs · Accounting · Illinois

Senior Accountant - Hybrid Role

ICPAS Fox Valley Chapter · Schaumburg, IL · 3 days ago
Accounting$80k–$85k/yrFull-time

About the role

The Senior Accountant will manage key accounting functions, enhance processes and internal controls, and serve as a trusted partner within the Accounting and Finance team. This role offers broad exposure, significant responsibility, and opportunities for growth into future accounting leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and perform daily accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger activity, account reconciliations, and journal entries.

  • Ensure accounting transactions are accurate, timely, properly coded, and supported by appropriate documentation.

  • Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures.

  • Reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts as assigned.

  • Identify accounting discrepancies and independently research and resolve issues.

  • Maintain accurate vendor records, W-9 documentation, and related tax information.

  • Review, code, and process vendor invoices.

  • Manage weekly payment processing, including checks, ACH, and wire payments.

  • Reconcile staff credit card activity, receipts, and expense reports.

  • Prepare and distribute year-end 1099 forms.

  • Process and reconcile customer payments, refunds, and database batches.

  • Generate, reconcile, and distribute advertising, event, and general sales invoices.

  • Monitor outstanding accounts receivable balances and assist with collection follow-up.

  • Reconcile revenue activity between accounting systems, CRM/database systems, and supporting records.

  • Assist with registration and event-related financial activity, including CastExpo and Metalcasting Congress support.

  • Ensure timely and accurate payment processing while maintaining proper internal controls.

  • Prepare financial schedules, account analysis, and reports as requested.

  • Support budget preparation, financial reporting, and variance analysis.

  • Assist with reporting to internal stakeholders, committees, chapters, and boards as needed.

  • Calculate and distribute chapter rebates or other allocated financial activity.

  • Assist with annual audit preparation, including schedules, reconciliations, documentation, and auditor requests.

  • Support compliance with GAAP, internal accounting policies, and organizational procedures.

  • Maintain confidentiality of financial, payroll, employee, and organizational information.

  • Recommend improvements to accounting processes, internal controls, documentation, and workflows.

  • Provide excellent internal and external customer service.

  • Serve as a knowledgeable accounting resource within the department.

  • Provide guidance or training to accounting support staff as needed.

  • Cross-train on higher-level accounting and finance responsibilities to support departmental continuity.

  • Serve as backup for critical accounting functions during absences, deadlines, events, or transition periods.

  • Demonstrate readiness to assume increasing responsibility over time, including supervision, reporting, analysis, and departmental leadership functions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting experience.

  • CPA certification preferred but not required.

  • Experience with QuickBooks and other accounting software.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Qualifications

  • Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

  • Experience with financial reporting and analysis.

  • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

  • Experience with sales and use tax filings.

  • Experience with internal controls and compliance.

  • Experience with financial planning and budgeting.

  • Experience with financial statement preparation and analysis.

  • Experience with financial modeling and forecasting.

  • Experience with financial reporting and analysis.

  • Experience with financial planning and budgeting.

  • Experience with financial statement preparation and analysis.

  • Experience with financial modeling and forecasting.

Skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

  • Experience with QuickBooks and other accounting software.

  • Experience with financial reporting and analysis.

  • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

  • Experience with sales and use tax filings.

  • Experience with internal controls and compliance.

  • Experience with financial planning and budgeting.

  • Experience with financial statement preparation and analysis.

  • Experience with financial modeling and forecasting.

Benefits

  • Medical Insurance

  • Dental Insurance

  • Vision Insurance

  • Domestic Partner Insurance

  • Life and AD&D Insurance

  • STD LTD

  • Flexible Spending Account (Health Care & Dependent Care)

  • Personal Time (45 hours annually)

  • Vacation 9.5 Paid Holidays

  • Floating Holiday Time (37.5 hours annually)

  • 401k

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • SIP (Staff Incentive Plan)

Pay

$80,000.00 - $85,000.00

Schedule

Hybrid/Remote is allowed.

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