Senior Accountant

Ubiquiti Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Ubiquiti Inc. in Chicago, IL seeks a Senior Accountant to support month-end close, maintain financial records, and assist with external reporting and audits. The role requires meticulous attention to detail and strong collaboration across departments.

Responsibilities include journal entries, GL integrity, SEC filings preparation (10-K/10-Q), SOX compliance, variance analysis, and advanced Excel usage to improve reporting efficiency. CPA is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (required).
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• CPA license preferred.
• Experience with SEC reporting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute month-end close activities and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and post journal entries; maintain general ledger integrity.
• Assist in SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q) and respond to audit queries.
• Coordinate foreign stat audits and prepare supporting documentation.
• Conduct variance analysis to identify trends and inform decisions.
• Perform account reconciliations and balance sheet reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for financial operations.
• Support SOX compliance, including documentation and testing.
• Participate in ad hoc process improvements and special projects.
• Utilize advanced Excel to analyze large datasets and improve reporting.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Excel

Pivot Tables

XLOOKUP

Job description

Chicago, IL, United States General and Administration

Senior Accountant

At Ubiquiti Inc., we create technology platforms for Businesses, Smart Homes, and Internet Service Providers, driven by our goal to connect everyone, everywhere. To date, Ubiquiti has shipped over 100 million devices worldwide, from ISP networking products to next generation of IT solutions. Our growth is made possible by the dedicated team of hundreds behind the scenes. From software developers and product managers to designers and strategists, Team UI is driven to achieve our common goal: Rethinking IT.At Ubiquiti, you’ll heighten your potential and broaden your horizons - all while shaping the future of connectivity.

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting the monthly close process, maintaining the integrity of financial records, and assisting with external reporting and audit activities. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.

Job Description

• Execute month-end close activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and post journal entries; maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger.
• Contribute to the preparation of SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q) and other regulatory reports - prepare schedules for footnotesand respond to audit queries
• Assist in the coordination and execution of foreign statutory audits, including preparation of supporting documentation and resolution of auditor requests.
• Conduct variance analysis to identify trends, explain fluctuations, and support management decision‑making.
• Perform account reconciliations and balance sheet reviews; identify and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support financial operations and reporting.
• Support SOX compliance efforts, including documentation, control testing, and process improvements.
• Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned (ad hoc projects).
• Utilize advanced Excel skills to analyze large datasets and improve reporting efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (required).
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience in multinational and/or large public companies preferred.
• Experience supporting SEC reporting (10-K, 10-Q) preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (including pivot tables, XLOOKUP, and large data analysis).
• Strong analytical, prioritization, and communication skills.

The expected salary range for this position is $110,000 $125,000 per year