Senior Accountant

CFS; Dundee Township (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

CFS, an insurance-focused organization in Illinois, is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join its dynamic team. The role emphasizes accurate financial reporting, GAAP compliance, and strong internal controls.

You will manage month-end and year-end close, prepare financial statements, reconciliations, and variance analyses, and collaborate on budgeting and audit preparation to support growth. The ideal candidate has a CPA preference, 3+ years in accounting within insurance, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of accounting experience, exposure to insurance or related industry strongly preferred.
• Solid knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, reconciliations, and variance reports.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards applicable to insurance operations.
• Collaborate with internal teams on budgeting, forecasting, and audit preparation.
• Support process improvements and system enhancements for greater efficiency.

Job description

About The Senior Accountant Role

Our client is seeking an experienced

About The Senior Accountant Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join their dynamic team in the insurance industry. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and compliance requirements specific to insurance or related sectors.

Key Responsibilities For The Senior Accountant

• Manage month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, reconciliations, and variance reports.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards applicable to insurance operations.
• Collaborate with internal teams on budgeting, forecasting, and audit preparation.
• Support process improvements and system enhancements for greater efficiency.

Requirements For The Senior Accountant

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred).
• 3+ years of accounting experience, with exposure to insurance or related industry strongly preferred.
• Solid knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Why Join the team?

• Opportunity to work in a growing insurance organization with a collaborative team.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.