Senior Accountant

The Newcastle Search Group, LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Newcastle Search Group, LLC is seeking a Senior Accountant in Chicago, offering a hybrid work schedule. Responsibilities include supporting core accounting operations, financial reporting, and month-end close activities. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience and strong GAAP knowledge.

This role requires collaboration with operational teams to improve financial accuracy and performance. Candidates with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and advanced Excel skills are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience supporting project-based environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Collaborate with operational teams for accurate financial reporting.

Skills

GAAP understanding

Advanced Excel skills

Project-based accounting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

CPA or CPA-track candidates

Tools

ERP/accounting systems

Job description

The hiring company is located in downtown Chicago and is operating via a hybrid work schedule. Only local candidates to the Chicago market will be considered and relocation is not available.

Senior Accountant

This role will support core accounting operations, financial reporting, month-end close activities, and cross-functional business initiatives. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys partnering with operational teams to improve financial visibility and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules.
• Maintain general ledger integrity and ensure compliance with accounting policies and GAAP.
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances.

Project & Revenue Accounting

• Support revenue recognition and project-related accounting activities.
• Monitor project financial performance and reconcile associated costs.
• Collaborate with operational teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and expense allocation.
• Assist with invoicing and revenue tracking activities.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Review and process vendor invoices.
• Support customer billing and collections activities.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and assist with account resolution.

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare management reports and financial analyses.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and profitability reporting.
• Assist with audit requests and compliance initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience supporting project-based environments preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline preferred.
• CPA or CPA-track candidates encouraged to apply.

The ideal candidate will have substantial exposure to monthly closing processes, forecasting and budgeting, and customer billing. They will be organized and approach each issue with an analytical mindset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure business transactions are reported in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
• Work closely with team members to assist with the month-end close
• Assist with the annual audit process including the draft of the financial statements and related notes
• Research and analyze expense variances for company management

Qualifications

• 3+ years' of professional accounting experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics or equivalent experience