Senior Accountant

Creative Financial Staffing (CFS); Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their dynamic team. This role offers tremendous opportunities for professional growth within a well-respected international firm. You will be responsible for complex accounting transactions, financial analyses, and budgeting, while enjoying a hybrid work model that promotes work-life balance. With excellent benefits including 5 weeks PTO, a free gym, and public transit subsidies, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their careers in a supportive environment. If you are ready to take the next step in your accounting career, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Child care support

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Student loan assistance

Free gym

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Accounting experience required.
• CPA or CPA in process preferred.
• Highly technical with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reports and ad-hoc analyses.
• Assist with management reporting and budgeting.
• Mentor and hire staff as needed.

Skills

Accounting

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Excel

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Job description

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Creative Financial Staffing (CFS) provided pay range

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Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr

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Managing Director, Recruiter - Accounting & Finance Placement at Creative Financial Staffing (CFS) [e-mail]

Our client, a well-respected international professional services firm, has a new opportunity due to promotion for a Senior Accountant. Position is responsible for complex accounting transactions, financial analyses, budgeting and financial reporting. This firm offers excellent leadership, interesting high profile work, and opportunities for career growth.

About The Company & Senior Accountant Opportunity

• Tremendous opportunity for professional growth with 150+ employees in Accounting/Finance
• Global, industry leading, highly awarded/recognized firm
• Typical hours are 9-5, 35 hour work week, excellent work/life balance, 5 weeks PTO
• Excellent benefits, onsite cafeteria, Free gym, Public transit subsidy, 401k, Retirement plans
• High profile exposure to numerous departments and Executives
• Hybrid work model
  
  

Senior Accountant Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reports and ad-hoc/data analysis
• Provide recommendations on process improvements
• Assist with management/BU reporting
• Assist with forecasting/budgeting process
• Account reviews and variance analysis
• Review & analysis of transactions and accounts
• Assist with hiring and mentoring staff
• Work with other departments to assist with special projects
  
  

Qualifications For The Senior Accountant

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• 3+ years of Accounting experience
• CPA or CPA in process
• Public Accounting and/or large corporate experience
• Highly technical, ability to communicate effectively at all levels, organized, attention to detail
• Advanced Excel
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Analyst

• Industries

  Professional Services, Business Consulting and Services, and Law Practice

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Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

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Student loan assistance

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