Senior Accountant

Ad Populum; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional growth

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Ad Populum is seeking a motivated Senior Accountant to join our high-performing Accounting team in Itasca, IL. You will contribute to the monthly close process, financial reporting, and reconciliation activities while supporting audit readiness in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has a solid accounting background, 3+ years of experience, and a commitment to accuracy, process improvement, and teamwork in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance
• 3+ years of accounting/finance experience
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and ability to follow standard operating procedures
• Desire to thrive in team-based or independent tasks and take initiative

Responsibilities

• Assist in monthly closing process.
• Prepare balance sheet analyses and reconciliations to support amounts.
• Prepare journal entries.
• Support the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Lead the Ad Populum level consolidation process, including but not limited to improving current processes, implementing system(s), and reconciling intercompany balances across all Ad Populum operating companies.
• Maintain Intercompany Loan schedules, coordinate with Legal for documentation, and align with Operating Companies across ERPs.
• Assist with ad hoc analysis and reporting for Accounting team members.
• Prepare information for annual audit required by independent CPA firm.
• Assist with quarterly royalty calculations for licensors.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Initiative

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our high-performing Accounting team at Ad Populum. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the monthly close process, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and audit support while working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, takes pride in producing accurate work, and enjoys contributing to a team that values continuous improvement and professional growth.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in monthly closing process.
• Prepare balance sheet analyses and reconciliations to support amounts.
• Prepare journal entries.
• Support the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Lead the Ad Populum level consolidation process, including but not limited, to improving current processes, implementing system(s), and reconciling intercompany balances across all Ad Populum operating companies.
• Responsible for maintaining Intercompany Loan schedules, working with Legal to ensure appropriate documentation, and cross-coordination with Operating Companies to ensure alignment across ERPs.
• Assist with ad hoc analysis and reporting in support of members of the Accounting team.
• Prepare information for annual audit required by independent CPA firm.
• Assist with quarterly royalty calculations for well-known licensors.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or finance required.
• 3+ years of Accounting or Finance experience
• Advance knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and proven ability to follow standard operating procedures.
• Desire to thrive in scenarios of team-based work or independent tasks, always looking to learn more and take initiative on many unique projects and tasks.

AD POPULUM OFFERS:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Collaborative and supportive work environment

Ad Populum LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.

ABOUT AD POPULUM

Ad Populum aligns corporate strategy and fosters growth across its unique portfolio of subsidiary companies. Its brands include NECA, Joseph Enterprises, Rubies, Enesco, Party City, Kidrobot, WizKids, ExKaliber, Graceland, Smiffys and Radical Share, spanning pop culture collectibles, costumes, gifts and home décor, tabletop gaming, e-commerce, entertainment and marketing.