Senior Accountant, Accounting and Reporting

Ryan Specialty; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryan Specialty is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Controllership team in Chicago. You will support period-end close, prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analysis under US GAAP, partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate inputs.

This hybrid role requires 2-3 days per week in our downtown Chicago office; CPA is required and experience with Workday is preferred.

Qualifications

• CPA licensed and Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and ability to work with large data sets.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with complex formulas.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed account reconciliations for assigned income statement and balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare journal entries in accordance with US GAAP.
• Perform period-end close activities, including variance analyses and explanations.
• Prepare support for footnotes and other information included in SEC filings.
• Assist with internal and external audits for domestic and international entities.
• Work with large data sets across multiple source systems to validate, reconcile and analyze financial information, and support system integration efforts.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Skills

Advanced Excel

US GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Work independently

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Licensed CPA

Tools

Workday

Job description

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant is a key member of the Controllership team, reporting to the Senior Accounting and Reporting Manager. This role will support period-end close activities, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, financial analysis, and reporting. Partnering closely with cross-functional teams to understand business activity, validate financial data and accounting inputs, and ensure transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with U.S. GAAP. This hybrid position is based in Chicago and requires 2-3 days per week in our downtown Chicago office.

What will your job entail?

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed account reconciliations for assigned income statement and balance sheet accounts
• Prepare journal entries in accordance with US GAAP
• Perform other period-end related close activities, including variance analyses and related explanations
• Prepare support for footnotes and other information included in SEC filings
• Assist with internal and external audits for both domestic and international entities
• Work with large data sets across multiple source systems to validate, reconcile and analyze financial information, and support system integration efforts
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy

Required Experience

• Licensed CPA
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• 3+ years of accounting experience, including exposure to complex or non-routine transactions
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to work with complex formulas
• Experience working with large data sets
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

Preferred Experience

• Experience with Workday
• Big 4 audit experience
• Familiarity with ASC 606
• Proficiency in ERP systems (Workday)

Ryan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce throughout the organization. Our vision is an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees are valued for and evaluated on their performance and contributions. Differences in race, creed, color, religious beliefs, physical or mental capabilities, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and many other characteristics bring together varied perspectives and add value to the service we provide our clients, trading partners, and communities. This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, discipline, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms, conditions, and benefits of employment.

How We Support Our Teammates

Ryan Specialty seeks to offer our employees a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that helps them - and their family members - achieve their physical, financial, and emotional well-being goals. In addition to paid time off for company holidays, vacation, sick and personal days, Ryan offers paid parental leave, mental health services and more.

The target salary range for this position is $72,000.00 - $90,000.00 annually.

The wage range for this role considers many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, licensure and certification, business needs, and market demands. The pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Full-time roles are eligible for bonuses and benefits. For additional information on Ryan Specialty Total Rewards, visit our website https://benefits.ryansg.com/.

We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation at [e-mail]

The above is intended to describe this job's general requirements. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.