Senior Accountant

DHR Global; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading executive search firm in Chicago seeks a highly skilled Senior Accountant to support their growing accounting function. Responsibilities include leading month-end close activities, ensuring compliance, and contributing to financial reporting. Candidates should have 3-4 years of accounting experience, strong technical skills, and familiarity with ERP systems, notably Microsoft Dynamics and Power BI. The firm values integrity, problem-solving capabilities, and a collaborative working style, making this an excellent opportunity for detail-oriented professionals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 to 4 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with a solid foundation in compliance and reporting.
• Experience supporting both accounting and finance activities preferred.
• Proficiency with ERP systems required; experience with Microsoft Dynamics strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead month end close procedures and financial reporting.
• Assist with registration and renewal of new accounts and locations.
• Apply revenue recognition policies and support accounting standards compliance.
• Utilize Microsoft Dynamics and Power BI for financial reporting and analysis.
• Support accounting processes related to multi entity or international operations as needed.
• Partner with finance and operational stakeholders for accuracy in reporting.

Skills

Technical accounting knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Power BI

Job description

DHR Global is a leading retained executive search firm, dedicated to delivering top-tier leadership solutions to our clients worldwide. We are committed to excellence, innovation, and providing the highest level of service. Our team of experienced professionals works collaboratively to meet the evolving needs of our clients.

DHR is recognized as a quality driven firm that exceeds expectations by actively listening to its clients and consistently delivering results. This has enabled the firm to achieve and maintain long-term partnerships with our client base. For more information on DHR Global, visit www.dhrglobal.com

Position Overview

DHR Global is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support the organization’s growing accounting function. This individual will lead month end close activities, support compliance and registration processes, and contribute to financial reporting and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Key responsibilities

• Month End Close and Financial Reporting: Lead month end close procedures, prepare financial statements and reconciliations, and support treasury and cash management activities.
• Compliance and Registration Support: Assist with registration and renewal of new accounts and locations, oversee tax account registrations, and ensure compliance documentation is accurate and timely.
• Revenue Recognition and Standards Application: Apply revenue recognition policies and support accounting standards compliance, including ASC 606. Exposure to ASC 842 lease accounting is considered a plus.
• Systems and Reporting: Utilize Microsoft Dynamics and Power BI for financial reporting and analysis. Contribute to reporting improvements and workflow efficiencies across the accounting function.
• International and Multi Entity Support: Support accounting processes related to multi entity or international operations as needed.
• Cross Functional Collaboration: Partner with finance and operational stakeholders to ensure accuracy, transparency, and consistency across reporting and compliance processes.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities to enhance accounting operations, reporting capabilities, and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 to 4 years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with a solid foundation in compliance and reporting
• Experience supporting both accounting and finance activities preferred
• Familiarity with multi-entity or international accounting environments preferred
• Proficiency with ERP systems required; experience with Microsoft Dynamics strongly preferred
• Experience with Power BI preferred
• CPA designation preferred, but not required
• Public accounting experience not required
• Professional services industry exposure and familiarity with commission-based environments considered beneficial
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field preferred

Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Proactive, accountable, and capable of assuming ownership of key processes
• Collaborative working style with the ability to interact effectively across teams and senior leadership
• High level of integrity and professionalism with the ability to handle sensitive information discreetly
• Organized and deadline driven with the ability to balance competing priorities