Hybrid Senior Accountant – Close & SOX Expert (Chicago)

The Bolton Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

Paid time off

Holiday compensation

Job summary

The Bolton Group is seeking a Senior Accountant in Chicago. The role focuses on monthly close processes, forecasting and budgeting, and customer billing. The ideal candidate will be organized and apply an analytical mindset to complex accounting challenges.

You will lead month-end close, prepare journal entries, perform reconciliations, support SOX controls, and collaborate with auditors to ensure compliance with internal policies and US GAAP.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional accounting experience.
• Experience with US GAAP and internal controls.
• Experience with month-end close and journal entries.
• SOX controls experience and audit support.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes across multiple entities.
• Prepare and review complex journal entries including revenue recognition.
• Perform account reconciliations and ensure accuracy and proper documentation.
• Own SOX controls, including evidence retention and remediation efforts.
• Support internal and external audits and walkthroughs.

Skills

Month-end close

Forecasting

Budgeting

Customer billing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics

Tools

OneStream

Job description

The Bolton Group is seeking a Senior Accountant in Chicago. The role focuses on monthly close processes, forecasting and budgeting, and customer billing. The ideal candidate will be organized and apply an analytical mindset to complex accounting challenges.

You will lead month-end close, prepare journal entries, perform reconciliations, support SOX controls, and collaborate with auditors to ensure compliance with internal policies and US GAAP.