Senior Accountant

Triton Environmental Consultants, Ltd.; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Triton Environmental Consultants, Ltd. seeks a Senior Accountant to join its growing finance team in Oak Brook, IL. This role will prepare accurate monthly financial statements, support the close process, analyze activity, and ensure GAAP compliance while improving reporting processes.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and skilled at partnering with departments to drive financial accuracy and efficiency across corporate and property accounting functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• 3–5 years of professional accounting experience required.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel and Outlook proficiency.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Analyze financial results, research variances, and provide insights to management.
• Review general ledger activity for accuracy and completeness.
• Reconcile bank and balance sheet accounts monthly.
• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve discrepancies in reporting.
• Assist with audit preparation and provide supporting documentation.
• Develop and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Contribute to special projects and process improvements.
• Provide guidance and coordinate workflow within the accounting team.
• Support corporate and property accounting responsibilities as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Senior Accountant to join our growing finance team. This role is responsible for preparing accurate financial statements, supporting the month-end close process, analyzing financial activity, and ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The ideal candidate is an analytical problem-solver who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys improving processes while maintaining financial accuracy.

This position offers the opportunity to work across both corporate and property accounting functions, partner with various departments, and contribute to the overall financial success of the organization.

What You'll Do

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Analyze financial results, research variances, and provide meaningful insights to management.
• Review and understand general ledger activity to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Reconcile bank accounts and balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
• Partner with internal departments to resolve discrepancies and improve financial reporting processes.
• Assist with audit preparation and provide supporting documentation to external auditors.
• Develop, document, and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Support special projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Provide guidance, review work product, and help coordinate workflow within the accounting team.
• Assist with both corporate and property accounting responsibilities as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited four-year college or university.
• 3 to 5 years of professional accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Property accounting experience.
• Experience working with Yardi accounting software.
• Previous experience supporting audits and financial statement preparation.