Senior Accountant

CFS; Lombard (IL); Vor Ort; USD 100.000 - 115.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

CFS is seeking a Senior Accountant in Lombard, IL to own the month-end close, manage fixed assets, and support audits and internal controls. You will drive automation and process improvements across the accounting function, with broad visibility and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates have 4–6 years of month-end close experience, strong GL expertise, and an CPA preference. The role offers salary between 100,000 and 115,000 with a potential bonus.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• 4–6 years of month-end close experience with strong GL and balance sheet accounting.
• Experience supporting audits, internal controls, and SOX compliance activities.
• Advanced Excel skills are required.
• CPA preferred.

Aufgaben

• Prepare and review month-end journal entries, account reconciliations, and close activities.
• Manage fixed asset accounting, including additions, depreciation, disposals, and subledger reconciliation.
• Review balance sheet accounts, accruals, prepaids, and other GL transactions for accuracy.
• Support internal and external audits with schedules, reconciliations, and documentation.
• Lead process improvement and automation initiatives within accounting.
• Partner with Finance, Operations, and IT to resolve discrepancies and improve reporting.

Kenntnisse

Month-end close

General ledger

SOX compliance

Excel

Audit support

ERP systems

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Accountant

Looking for a Senior Accountant role with broad ownership across the close process, fixed assets, audit support, and process improvement initiatives? This opportunity offers strong visibility across the organization, the ability to drive automation efforts, and meaningful involvement in financial reporting and internal controls.

Salary: 100,000-115,000 + bonus

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Broad ownership of month-end close activities and balance sheet management
• Opportunity to lead process improvement and automation initiatives, including AI-enabled efficiencies
• High exposure to cross-functional teams across Finance, Operations, and IT
• Mix of accounting operations, audit support, internal controls, and process optimization responsibilities
• Opportunity to mentor junior accounting staff and contribute to team development
• Meaningful involvement in financial reporting accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency
• Exposure to fixed asset accounting, reconciliations, and complex GL activities
• Ability to make a visible impact by improving accounting processes and controls

Key Responsibilities For The Senior Accountant

• Prepare and review month-end journal entries, account reconciliations, and close activities
• Manage fixed asset accounting, including additions, depreciation, disposals, and subledger reconciliation
• Review balance sheet accounts, accruals, prepaids, and other general ledger transactions for accuracy
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation
• Lead process improvement and automation initiatives within the accounting function
• Partner with Finance, Operations, and IT teams to resolve discrepancies and improve reporting processes

Qualifications For The Senior Accountant

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 4–6 years of month-end close experience with strong general ledger and balance sheet accounting expertise
• Experience supporting audits, internal controls, and SOX compliance activities
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems
• CPA preferred

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