Senior Accountant

Brilliant®; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 61,992 - 75,768; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their dynamic team. This role involves preparing and analyzing financial statements, supporting annual audits, and maintaining the general ledger. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess advanced Excel skills, along with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. This exciting opportunity offers the chance to work on special projects and contribute to the development of the annual business plan. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact in the financial services industry, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience in accounting or finance.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements.
• Support annual audits and maintain the general ledger.
• Assist with the consolidation of foreign entities.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Goal-oriented

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP Concur

Job description

Job Title: Senior Accountant
Location: Deerfield, IL (Hybrid - Local Candidates Only)
Salary Range: $45-55/hour
Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

About Us
Brilliant is an award-winning contract and consulting practice headquartered in Chicago and specializing in accounting, finance, technology, and business solutions for the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.S. labor markets.

Brilliant Management Resources has been engaged in the search for a Senior Accountant for one of our clients in the financial services industry, located in Downtown IL. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for analyzing financial statements, supporting annual audits, and assisting with the consolidation of foreign entities. Our client is looking to hire immediately and has opted to open this position on a contract-to-hire basis. Qualified candidates will be considered immediately and begin the interview process.

Responsibilities:

1. Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements
2. Support financial, insurance, and retirement plan annual audits
3. Maintain and oversee general ledger
4. Aid in the development of the annual business plan
5. Create and analyze reports for upper management
6. Process journal entries and prepare account reconciliations
7. Assist with the consolidation of foreign entities
8. Investigate and resolve accounting issues
9. Assist with systems development and testing
10. Special projects and other accounting duties as assigned

Qualifications:

1. Be able to work in a fast-paced environment
2. 5+ years of related experience
3. Goal-oriented, good problem-solving skills, reliable
4. Advanced Excel skills
5. Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is a must
6. SAP Concur - a plus (expense system)

Brilliant Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.