Senior Staff Accountant - Chicago, IL
Position Summary
The Senior Staff Accountant plays a key role in managing complex accounting functions across multiple organizational areas. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with accounting standards, and providing guidance and support to accounting staff.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and execute monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across all ledgers
Prepare comprehensive financial statements and reports for internal leadership and external regulatory agencies
Review, analyze, and reconcile general ledger accounts, transactions, and financial data
Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, depreciation, and prepaid asset schedules
Identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies; recommend and implement corrective actions
Serve as a subject matter expert to accounting staff by reviewing work, providing training, and ensuring adherence to GAAP and internal standards
Cook up and prioritize tasks for self and others to meet critical deadlines
Monitor accounting systems and processes; recommend and implement improvements for efficiency and compliance
Support audit preparation by compiling documentation and collaborating with auditors
Participate in special projects, including system implementations, process improvements, and regulatory compliance initiatives
Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, operations, and IT teams to ensure accurate financial data and reporting
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience
Strong knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP) and financial reporting requirements
Experience with ERP or financial systems (Gateway experience a plus)
Proven ability to analyze complex financial data and identify trends or discrepancies
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments
High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability
Compensation
$70,000 - $80,000 annual salary based on experience
Physical Requirements
Ability to communicate with others in order to gather and exchange information, respond to telephone inquiries. Ability to continually proofread, and check and verify data and calculations of detailed statements and account records from printed form and computer monitor display. Use a keyboard and video display terminal to enter, retrieve, and/or audit information and data on a continual basis.
Benefits at Gateway Foundation
Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums
Employee assistance programs focused on mental health
Financial wellbeing: 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match
Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Gateway
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Flexibility and time off: 18 paid time off days per year – accrual rates increase with years of service
9 paid company holidays
Work-life-balance
Personal Development: Training & Development Programs
Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,250 per calendar year
Learning access to online courses that provide CEU’s and job-related training
Clinical Supervision: Formal and informal guidance
Gateway Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets.