Senior Accountant

Geneva Search Partners LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional healthcare benefits

Generous PTO and family leave

Collaborative leadership team

Job summary

Geneva Search Partners LLC is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its finance team in Chicago. This role involves preparing financial reporting packages, enhancing reporting processes, and collaborating with auditors. The organization promotes a supportive culture and offers exceptional benefits, including healthcare and generous PTO.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and has over 5 years of relevant experience, along with advanced Excel skills. This is a fantastic opportunity for professional growth within a stable and growing firm.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting, financial reporting, audit, or fund accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial statement preparation.
• Experience within financial services or public accounting environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly and annual financial reporting packages.
• Assist with the preparation and review of financial statements.
• Partner with leadership to improve reporting processes.

Skills

GAAP

Financial Reporting

Advanced Excel

Audit Support

Accounting Principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA certification or progress toward CPA

Tools

Financial Systems

Reporting Tools

Job description

A highly regarded and growing financial services firm is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its finance and accounting team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with leadership on critical financial reporting initiatives, process improvements, and audit-related activities while contributing to the continued growth and sophistication of the accounting function.

The organization is known for its strong culture, employee-focused environment, and exceptional benefits package. Team members enjoy meaningful work, exposure to complex accounting matters, and clear opportunities for professional advancement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and support quarterly and annual financial reporting packages in accordance with GAAP.
• Assist with the preparation and review of financial statements, disclosures, and supporting schedules.
• Partner with accounting and finance leadership to improve reporting processes, documentation, and workflow efficiency.
• Coordinate with external auditors and assist with audit requests, testing, and year-end deliverables.
• Help maintain consistency and accuracy across reporting processes and financial statement presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• CPA certification or progress toward obtaining a CPA is strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of accounting, financial reporting, audit, or fund accounting experience.
• Experience within investment management, asset management, financial services, or public accounting environments is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial statement preparation.
• Experience supporting external audits and working with auditors.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong proficiency with financial systems and reporting tools.

Why Join?

• Hybrid schedule with 3 days per week in the office
• Exceptional healthcare, retirement, and wellness benefits
• Generous PTO and family leave programs
• Collaborative and supportive leadership team
• Stable and growing organization with long‑term career growth opportunities

Additional Requirements

• Candidates must currently reside in the Chicago area.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.
• No current or future employment sponsorship will be provided.

How to Apply

If your background aligns with the qualifications above and you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply directly through LinkedIn. Qualified candidates will be contacted for a confidential discussion.