Senior Accountant - Ashton, IL

Pivotal Solutions; Ashton Township (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pivotal Solutions is seeking an experienced accounting professional in Ashton Township, IL to manage month-end close, forecasting, and budgeting processes. The role requires an analytical approach to resolving variances and ensuring accurate financial reporting.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or economics and 3+ years of relevant experience. You will collaborate with the team on audits, financial statements, and variance analyses to support strategic

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional accounting experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure business transactions are reported in accordance with GAAP.
• Work closely with team members to assist with the month-end close.
• Assist with the annual audit process including the draft of the financial statements and related notes.
• Research and analyze expense variances for company management.

Skills

Month-end close

Forecasting

Budgeting

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

The ideal candidate will have substantial exposure to monthly closing processes, forecasting and budgeting, and customer billing. They will be organized and approach each issue with an analytical mindset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure business transactions are reported in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
• Work closely with team members to assist with the month-end close
• Assist with the annual audit process including the draft of the financial statements and related notes
• Research and analyze expense variances for company management

Qualifications

• 3+ years' of professional accounting experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics or equivalent experience