Senior Accountant

PeopleShare; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services organization located in Schaumburg, Illinois, is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage financial operations across multiple entities. The ideal candidate will oversee the financial reporting process, deliver insights, and support budget development. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or significant relevant experience, along with a strong command of QuickBooks, is required. This is a fully on-site position, involving collaboration with a small accounting team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field OR 5-7 years of experience in senior finance/controller role.
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting software, especially QuickBooks.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the financial reporting process including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow.
• Deliver timely financial insights and KPI dashboards to leadership.
• Develop annual budgets and forecasts; monitor budget performance.
• Oversee cash flow, AP/AR, and banking relationships.
• Manage audits, payroll, employee benefits, and insurance coverage.

Skills

Excel proficiency

QuickBooks proficiency

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Leadership skills

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

NetSuite

Job description

Overview

Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee financial operations across multiple business entities within a fast-paced, operationally complex environment. This role will own end-to-end financial reporting while managing and prioritizing the accounting needs of multiple businesses simultaneously.

The Senior Accountant will partner closely with leadership to deliver accurate financial insights, maintain strong controls, and support strategic decision-making across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the financial reporting process (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
• Work within QuickBooks and NetSuite environments
• Deliver timely and accurate financial insights and KPI dashboards to leadership
• Develop annual budgets and forecasts; monitor and optimize budget performance
• Oversee cash flow, AP/AR, and banking relationships
• Identify cost-saving opportunities across intermodal operations
• Conduct profitability analysis by route, service line, and customer
• Manage audits, payroll, employee benefits, fuel tax filings, and insurance coverage
• Establish and maintain internal controls; assess financial risk and exposure
• Lead or support a small accounting/finance team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field OR
• 5-7 years of experience in a senior finance or controller role
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting software (QuickBooks is a MUST)
• Analytical, detail-oriented leader with excellent communication skills
• Fully on-site role (5 days per week in the office)

PeopleShare provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category or class under federal, state, and/or local laws. This policy applies to all locations and all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.