Senior Accountant

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited in Chicago, Illinois is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage monthly close, analyze financial statements and maintain general ledger integrity. You will collaborate with CFO and cross‑functional teams to provide accurate financial insights.

The role requires hands‑on experience (5–10 years) in accounting, strong detail orientation and ability to handle confidential information. Prior experience with ERP systems and audits is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of hands-on accounting experience.
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and analyzing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Ensure the accuracy of the general ledger by reviewing, posting, and adjusting entries as needed.
• Perform GL and bank reconciliations and reconcile other financial accounts.
• Assist in budgets and forecasts; analyze variances between forecasted and actual results.
• Assist in internal and external audits by gathering necessary documentation and addressing auditor requests.
• Enter vendor payables with 3-way match process and reconcile vendor discrepancies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Confidentiality

ERP systems

Job description

Senior Accountant

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited | Chicago, Illinois, United States

About this position

Job Id : CLI-45993-4

Job Type: Direct Hire

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Assist with Preparing and analyzing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• 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.
• Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
• Conduct GL & bank reconciliations and reconcile other financial accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts and analyze variances between forecasted and actual results.
• Assist in internal and external audits by gathering necessary documentation and addressing auditor requests.
• Analyze account balances & transactions to identify discrepancies and resolve issues.
• Enter vendor payables with 3-way match process.
• Identify and resolve Vendor discrepancies.
• Process weekly check run.
• Post electronic and paper checks to customer accounts.
• Reconcile credit card transactions.
• Identify and resolve Customer discrepancies.
• Use accounting software and ERP systems to manage financial data.
• 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 $ to $ per year.