Senior Accountant

Syntax Talent Solutions; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Syntax Talent Solutions is seeking a Staff Accountant ready to advance, or a Senior Accountant with multi-entity experience in entertainment or hospitality, to join our Illinois team. You will prepare journal entries, reconcile balances, and support month- and year-end closes across locations.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of accounting, solid US GAAP knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and experience with NetSuite.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience in a corporate or multi-entity environment.
• Strong month-end close experience, including journal entry preparation and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Solid understanding of US GAAP and internal control concepts.
• Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Experience using NetSuite or other cloud-based ERP systems.
• Multi-location or multi-entity accounting experience.
• Background in retail, hospitality, entertainment, restaurant, service, or PE-backed organisations.
• Experience supporting process improvement initiatives and system enhancements.
• Additional certifications in accounting or financial systems (e.g., NetSuite, Excel) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex journal entries, ensuring proper documentation and alignment with GAAP.
• Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations, promptly resolving discrepancies and issues.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, including accruals, reclasses, and account analyses.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and management reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Analyze account activity, investigate variances, and provide clear explanations to management.
• Support internal and external audit requests, ensuring compliance with accounting policies and controls.
• Assist with process improvements and accounting projects to enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Partner with departments across the organization to gather financial data, clarify transactions, and support operational initiatives.

Skills

Month-end close

US GAAP

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Multi-entity accounting

Audit support

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

NetSuite

ERP systems

Job description

Are you a Staff Accountant looking to take the next step up in your career, or a Senior Accountant with experience in Entertainment or Hospitality? Do you have multi state experience, and would thrive in a company that provides a service for youth and families to create lasting, if not life long memories playing games together? If work is not just about having a job, but being part of a team who provides world class experiences to their consumer then

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review complex journal entries, ensuring proper documentation and alignment with GAAP.
• Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations, promptly resolving discrepancies and issues.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, including accruals, reclasses, and account analyses.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and management reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Analyze account activity, investigate variances, and provide clear explanations to management.
• Support internal and external audit requests, ensuring compliance with accounting policies and controls.
• Assist with process improvements and accounting projects to enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Partner with departments across the organization to gather financial data, clarify transactions, and support operational initiatives.

Key Requirements:

• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience in a corporate or multi-entity environment.
• Strong month-end close experience, including journal entry preparation and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Solid understanding of US GAAP and internal control concepts.
• Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Proven experience working with cross-functional teams and supporting multiple stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and identify issues.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Experience using NetSuite or other cloud-based ERP systems.
• Multi-location or multi-entity accounting experience.
• Background in retail, hospitality, entertainment, restaurant, service, or PE-backed organisations.
• Experience supporting process improvement initiatives and system enhancements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Additional certifications in accounting or financial systems (e.g., NetSuite, Excel) are a plus.