Senior Accountant

Grayson Search Partners; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing financial services firm in Chicago is looking for a Senior Accountant to manage close and ledger accounting across multiple entities. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, along with 2–5 years of experience. Key responsibilities include preparing financial statements, managing cash activities, and supporting audits. This full-time position offers strong career advancement in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience in multi-entity environments preferred.
• Experience reviewing or managing junior/offshore accounting resources.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly close and general ledger accounting for multiple entities.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations under GAAP.
• Manage cash activities including bank reconciliations.
• Produce monthly financial statements and variance analysis.
• Partner with operational teams for financial insights.
• Support audits and ensure documentation is audit-ready.

Skills

General ledger expertise

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Base pay range

$95,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr

High growth, PE backed company in the Loop is hiring a senior accountant.

Role Overview

• Own the monthly close and general ledger accounting for multiple operating entities
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, deferrals, and reconciliations under GAAP
• Manage cash activities including bank reconciliations and short-term cash forecasting
• Produce monthly financial statements and clear variance analysis for leadership
• Maintain balance sheet accuracy across prepaids, accruals, fixed assets, and intercompany
• Partner with operational teams to support financial insights and decision-making
• Review and oversee work performed by junior or offshore accounting resources
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and automation
• Support audits and ensure documentation is accurate and audit-ready
• Grow within a fast-paced, multi-entity environment with strong career upside

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with 2–5 years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong GAAP and general ledger expertise; experience in multi-entity environments preferred
• Advanced Excel skills with experience reviewing or managing junior/offshore accounting resources

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing