Senior Accountant

Addison Group; Oak Brook (IL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive benefits

Performance bonus

Job summary

Addison Group is partnering with a multibillion-dollar industry leader to identify a Senior Accountant to join their accounting team in Oak Brook, IL. This rotational role offers exposure to Revenue, Project, and General Accounting and a meaningful monthly close.

You will work in a hybrid setting (3 days in the office), contribute to process improvements, and collaborate with internal and external auditors on SOX controls and special projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or equivalent) is required.
• Minimum 4 years of public accounting and/or industry experience.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and SOX/internal controls.
• Excellent communication and ability to partner across teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Own and support monthly and quarterly close, including journal entries, reconciliations, financial analysis, and timely recording.
• Prepare and analyze monthly and quarterly financial reporting, investigate variances and trends.
• Research and determine appropriate accounting treatment for new or non-routine transactions in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Maintain and support SOX controls, identifying opportunities to strengthen controls and improve existing processes.
• Drive process improvement and automation initiatives, leveraging technology to improve the efficiency and accuracy of accounting and reporting processes.
• Support special projects related to accounting, reporting, regulatory requirements, system enhancements, and other business initiatives.
• Partner with internal and external auditors and assist with audit and regulatory requests.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Job description

Addison Group is partnering with a multibillion-dollar, publicly traded industry leader to identify a Senior Accountant to join their accounting team.

This is a unique rotational accounting opportunity offering exposure across several areas of the business, including Revenue Accounting, Project Accounting, and General Accounting. The position will play an active role in the monthly close while also supporting accounting analysis, special projects, process improvements, and the accounting treatment of new or complex transactions.

Location:

Oak Brook, IL (Hybrid – 3 days in office)

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and support key aspects of the monthly and quarterly close, including journal entries, account reconciliations, financial analysis, and ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
• Prepare and analyze monthly and quarterly financial reporting, investigate variances and trends, identify root causes, and recommend appropriate adjustments or process enhancements.
• Research and assist with determining the appropriate accounting treatment for new or non-routine transactions in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Maintain and support SOX controls, identifying opportunities to strengthen controls and improve existing processes.
• Drive process improvement and automation initiatives, leveraging technology to improve the efficiency and accuracy of accounting and reporting processes.
• Support special projects related to accounting, reporting, regulatory requirements, system enhancements, and other business initiatives.
• Partner with internal and external auditors and assist with audit and regulatory requests.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or equivalent)
• Minimum 4 years of experience in public accounting and/or industry
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and SOX/internal controls
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work through complex accounting issues
• Excellent communication skills and ability to partner effectively across multiple teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a large, fast-paced organization

Why This Role:

• Rotational exposure across multiple accounting functions
• Opportunity to develop a broader understanding of a large, publicly traded organization
• Exposure to complex accounting issues, new transactions, and special projects
• High level of cross-functional interaction and visibility
• Strong emphasis on process improvement, technology, and automation
• Excellent opportunity for continued professional development and long-term career growth
• $95,000 – $110,000 base salary + 15% bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical (Blue Cross Blue Shield), life, and disability insurance