Senior Accountant: AI-Driven Close & Automation Lead

Avant, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Avant, LLC is seeking a Senior Accountant to own complex operational accounting processes end to end and drive automation across reconciliations, exception review, and variance analysis. You will serve as the go-to expert for your areas, collaborating with Finance, IT and business partners to strengthen internal controls and data accuracy.

The role emphasizes SOX control development, process documentation, and mentoring junior staff, with opportunities to participate in system implementations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required or strongly preferred.
• 4-7 years of progressive accounting experience, with ownership of complex accounting processes and month-end close.
• Public accounting, FinTech, lending, financial services, or high-growth company experience is preferred.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Ability to independently analyze accounting issues and implement solutions.

Responsibilities

• Own complex operational accounting processes and month-end close activities with journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Serve as SME for assigned areas, understanding end-to-end processes and data flows across systems.
• Identify and resolve accounting issues, exceptions, and control gaps in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Support SOX process documentation, control testing, evidence retention, and remediation activities.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to improve data quality, ownership clarity, and process efficiency.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

NetSuite

FloQast

Workiva (Wdesk)

Job description

Avant, LLC is seeking a Senior Accountant to own complex operational accounting processes end to end and drive automation across reconciliations, exception review, and variance analysis. You will serve as the go-to expert for your areas, collaborating with Finance, IT and business partners to strengthen internal controls and data accuracy.

The role emphasizes SOX control development, process documentation, and mentoring junior staff, with opportunities to participate in system implementations