Senior Accountant

Ubiquiti; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Ubiquiti Inc. in Chicago, IL is seeking a Senior Accountant to support the monthly close, maintain financial records, and assist with external reporting and audits.

The role requires strong Excel skills, experience with SOX compliance, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment. CPA is preferred; NetSuite experience is a plus; multinational public company exposure is ideal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience in multinational or large public companies preferred.
• Experience supporting SEC reporting (10-K, 10-Q) preferred.
• CPA license preferred.
• NetSuite experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and XLOOKUP.

Responsibilities

• Execute month-end close activities with timely financial reporting.
• Prepare and post journal entries; maintain general ledger accuracy.
• Assist with SEC filings and footnote schedules; respond to audits.
• Coordinate foreign statutory audits and provide supporting docs.
• Perform variance analysis to explain fluctuations for management.
• Conduct account reconciliations and balance sheet reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for operations reporting.
• Support SOX controls and process improvements.
• Contribute to special projects and reporting efficiency.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

SOX/compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA license preferred

Tools

NetSuite

Excel (Pivot, XLOOKUP)

Job description

Description:

About Ubiquiti

At Ubiquiti Inc., we create technology platforms for Businesses, Smart Homes, and Internet Service Providers, driven by our goal to connect everyone, everywhere. To date, Ubiquiti has shipped over 100 million devices worldwide, from ISP networking products to next generation of IT solutions. Our growth is made possible by the dedicated team of hundreds behind the scenes. From software developers and product managers to designers and strategists, Team UI is driven to achieve our common goal: Rethinking IT. At Ubiquiti, you’ll heighten your potential and broaden your horizons - all while shaping the future of connectivity.

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting the monthly close process, maintaining the integrity of financial records, and assisting with external reporting and audit activities. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.

Job Description

• Execute month-end close activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and post journal entries; maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger.
• Contribute to the preparation of SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q) and other regulatory reports - prepare schedules for footnotes and respond to audit queries
• Assist in the coordination and execution of foreign statutory audits, including preparation of supporting documentation and resolution of auditor requests.
• Conduct variance analysis to identify trends, explain fluctuations, and support management decision-making.
• Perform account reconciliations and balance sheet reviews; identify and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support financial operations and reporting.
• Support SOX compliance efforts, including documentation, control testing, and process improvements.
• Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned (ad hoc projects).
• Utilize advanced Excel skills to analyze large datasets and improve reporting efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (required).
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience in multinational and/or large public companies preferred.
• Experience supporting SEC reporting (10-K, 10-Q) preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred.
• NetSuite experience preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (including pivot tables, XLOOKUP, and large data analysis).
• Strong analytical, prioritization, and communication skills.

The expected salary range for this position is $110,000 $125,000 per year