Senior Accountant

Career Crunch; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Crunch is seeking a detail‑oriented Staff Accountant to join our Chicago team. You will assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, maintain the general ledger, and support month‑end close.

You will conduct GL and bank reconciliations, assist in budgeting and forecasting, and aid in internal and external audits. The role requires strong accuracy, confidentiality, and organizational skills, with experience in MAS 90/SAGE 100 and Crystal Reports being a plus.

Qualifications

• Assist with Preparing and analyzing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Assist in maintaining accurate general ledger by reviewing, posting, and adjusting entries.
• Assist in Monthly Financials & Month End Close process and ensure accuracy.
• Support bank reconciliations and reconcile other financial accounts.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes and analyze variances.
• Support internal and external audits by providing requested documentation.
• Analyze account balances and transactions to identify discrepancies and resolve issues.
• Enter vendor payables with 3-way match; maintain vendor data and process weekly checks.
• Post cash receipts and reconcile customer accounts; handle credit card transactions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow).
• Maintain general ledger integrity via timely postings and adjustments.
• Support month-end close activities and ensure accuracy.
• Conduct GL and bank reconciliations and verify accuracy of accounts.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting; analyze variances between forecast and actual.
• Support audits by gathering documentation and responding to auditor requests.
• Analyze accounts payable balances and processing; resolve discrepancies.
• Process accounts receivable: cash receipts, reconciliations, disputes resolution.
• Use ERP/accounting software to manage financial data; MAS 90/SAGE 100 and Crystal Reports proficiency.
• Collaborate with CFO and other departments to provide financial insights.

Skills

Financial reporting

General ledger

Bank reconciliations

Budgeting

Forecasting

Audit support

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

ERP systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

MAS 90/SAGE 100

Crystal Reports

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Financial Reporting:
  
  
  
  • Assist with Preparing and analyzing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
  
  
  
  


• General Ledger Maintenance:
  
  
  
  • Ensure the accuracy of the general ledger by reviewing, posting, and adjusting entries as needed.
  
  
  • Assist in preparing Monthly Financials & Month End Close process.
  
  
  • Strong attention to detail, accuracy and highly organized while multi-tasking.
  
  
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with a strong work ethic.
  
  
  • Provide administrative support for special projects.
  
  
  • Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
  
  
  
  


• General Ledger and Bank Reconciliation:
  
  
  
  • Conduct GL & bank reconciliations and reconcile other financial accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  
  
  
  


• Budgeting and Forecasting:
  
  
  
  • Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts and analyze variances between forecasted and actual results.
  
  
  
  


• Audit Support:
  
  
  
  • Assist in internal and external audits by gathering necessary documentation and addressing auditor requests.
  
  
  
  


• Account Payables Analysis:
  
  
  
  • Analyze account balances & transactions to identify discrepancies and resolve issues.
  
  
  
  


• Accounts Payable Processing:
  
  
  
  • Enter vendor payables with 3-way match process Identify and resolve Vendor discrepancies Maintain Vendor account data Process weekly check run Accounts Receivable Analysis:
    
    
    
    • Post Cash Receipts
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • Post electronic and paper checks to customer accounts Reconcile credit card transactions Identify and resolve Customer discrepancies Contact past due customers
  
  
  
  


• Accounting Software Utilization:
  
  
  
  • Use accounting software and ERP systems to manage financial data.
  
  
  • MAS 90/SAGE 100 - Crystal Reports helpful
  
  
  
  


• Collaboration:
  
  
  
  • Reports to CFO. Positions Has no reports. Work closely with other departments to provide insights into financial practices and support business objectives.
  
  
  • Flexible and adaptive to changing events.
  
  
  
  


• Salary for an Experienced Staff Accountant in Chicago:
  
  
  
  • The salary being offered for experienced Hands-on (5-10 years in accounting) for Senior Accountant position $80,000 to $90,000 per year