Senior Accountant

Orthodontic Experts Ltd; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Ins

Accident Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Health Savings Account

Dependent Care Account

401(k) and matching

Pet Insurance

Tuition Assistance Program

Identity Theft Protection

MetLife Met Law Legal Insurance

Free and discounted Orthodontic Treats

Job summary

Orthodontic Experts is seeking a Senior Accountant to supervise accounting operations and ensure accurate financial reporting. You will coordinate close processes, maintain compliance with accounting standards, and support growth objectives from Des Plaines, IL.

You will lead month-end close, manage GL entries, assist in budgets, provide guidance to bookkeeping staff, and help strengthen internal controls while handling confidential information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 3 to 5 years of hands-on accounting and general ledger experience.
• Experience managing month-end and year-end close processes.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Time management and multitasking skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Manage company credit card programs across multiple business entities, ensuring timely reconciliation and compliance with company policies.
• Develop, document, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to strengthen financial processes.
• Perform general ledger entries, reconciliations, and adjusting entries to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Provide guidance, training, and support to Bookkeepers and the Accounts Payable Clerk.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and financial projections by analyzing historical and current financial data.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting efficiency, and internal controls.
• Protect the company's value by keeping information confidential.
• Other tasks as assigned

Skills

Financial reporting

Journal entries

Month-end close

Account reconciliations

Internal controls

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Job description

About Us:

At Orthodontic Experts, we are committed to delivering exceptional patient care and setting the standard for orthodontic excellence. With over 30 clinics across the greater Chicagoland area, Wisconsin, and Indiana, and continued growth ahead, we are focused on transforming smiles and making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

We are looking for team members who are passionate about high-quality care and align with our Core Values:

• Accountability
• Continuous Improvement
• Inclusion
• Integrity
• Respect
• Teamwork
• Transparency

Learn more about our Senior Accountant position:

The Senior Accountant is responsible for supervising the company's accounting operations and financial close processes while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting. This role coordinates key accounting functions, maintains compliance with applicable accounting standards, and regulatory requirements to support the company's growth and operational objectives.

Job responsibilities & duties:

• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Manage company credit card programs across multiple business entities, ensuring timely reconciliation and compliance with company policies.
• Develop, document, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to strengthen financial processes.
• Perform general ledger entries, reconciliations, and adjusting entries to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Provide guidance, training, and support to Bookkeepers and the Accounts Payable Clerk.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and financial projections by analyzing historical and current financial data.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting efficiency, and internal controls.
• Protect the company's value by keeping information confidential.
• Other tasks as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 3 to 5 years of hands-on accounting and general ledger experience.
• Experience managing month-end and year-end close processes.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Time management and multitasking skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Working Hours & Location:

• Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (flexibility required)
• Occasional Saturdays and some holidays
• Reporting base location: 1700 W Higgins Rd, Suite 320, Des Plaines, IL 60018

Benefits (Full-Time Employees):

• Paid Training
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account
• Dependent Care Account
• 401(k) and matching
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Identity Theft Protection
• MetLife Met Law Legal Insurance
• Free and discounted Orthodontic Treatments