Senior Accountant

Connect Search, LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Student loan assistance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Senior Accountant in Chicago, IL. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and CPA certification, along with 3–5 years of experience in auditing trading or broker-dealer clients. Key responsibilities include managing general ledger processes, balance sheet reconciliations, and regulatory filings. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and 401(k) contributions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience auditing trading or broker-dealer clients.

Responsibilities

• Perform/review monthly, quarterly, and annual general ledger close processes.
• Assist with AP.
• Initiate cash transfers and review balances.
• Perform/review balance sheet reconciliations.
• Fixed asset management and cost allocations.
• Record capital and operating leases.
• Assist in preparing annual audited financial statements.
• Provide support on regulatory filings.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Job description

Job Title

Senior Accountant

Company

High-End Trading Firm

Location

Chicago, IL (Hybrid - 4 days onsite)

Employment Type

Full-Time, Permanent/Direct Hire

Base Pay Range

$110,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Additional Compensation Types

Annual Bonus 20% of base salary.

Benefits

Annual incentive and a benefits package to all full‑time employees including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 15% 401(k) retirement plan match, health savings accounts, etc.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform/review monthly, quarterly, and annual general ledger close processes
• Assist with AP
• Initiate cash transfers and review balances
• Perform/review balance sheet reconciliations
• Fixed asset management, lease obligations, purchase orders, and cost allocations
• Record capital and operating leases
• Assist in preparing annual audited financial statements
• Provide support on regulatory filings

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience auditing trading or broker‑dealer clients

Seniority Level

Associate

Job Function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals and Financial Services

Inferred from the description for this job

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Student loan assistance
• Tuition assistance