Senior Accountant

Geneva Search Partners, LLC; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Benefits

Supportive Team Culture

Flexible work-life balance

Job summary

Geneva Search Partners, LLC is seeking an experienced accountant to support a well-established private family office in Vernon Hills, Illinois. The role includes maintaining financial records, preparing journal entries, and processing transactions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualified candidates will have 2+ years of accounting experience, familiarity with QuickBooks, and excellent communication skills. The organization offers a supportive team culture, competitive salary, and robust benefits in a flexible work setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting platforms preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain organized and accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Prepare journal entries and assist with general ledger activity.
• Process cash transactions and maintain accounting records in accordance with internal procedures.
• Support accounts payable functions including invoice processing, expense management, and payment preparation.
• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts on a monthly basis.

Skills

Accounting fundamentals

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Our client is a well-established private family office supporting multiple generations of wealth management and financial operations. The organization oversees a diverse range of functions including investment oversight, accounting, estate and tax coordination, and personalized administrative support.

The position offers meaningful exposure, a stable environment, and the chance to contribute to a lean, highly collaborative team where adaptability and initiative are valued.

Benefits

Exceptional Benefits

Supportive Team Culture

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain organized and accurate financial records and supporting documentation
• Prepare journal entries and assist with general ledger activity
• Process cash transactions and maintain accounting records in accordance with internal procedures
• Support accounts payable functions including invoice processing, expense management, and payment preparation
• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts on a monthly basis
• Assist with preparation of internal financial reporting and board-related materials
• Collaborate with team members to ensure timely and accurate financial operations
• Respond to ad hoc reporting requests and assist with special accounting projects
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail
• Provide additional accounting and administrative support as needed across the organization

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience
• Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting platforms preferred
• Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals and reconciliations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and PDF/document management tools
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
• High level of professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information
• Competitive base salary plus bonus potential
• Strong healthcare and retirement offerings
• Flexible, family-friendly culture with excellent work-life balance
• Opportunity for long-term growth and exposure within a sophisticated family office environment