Senior Accountant: Budgeting, Forecasting & Reporting Lead

Sidley Austin LLP (IL LLP); Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Sidley Austin LLP is seeking a Senior Accountant in Illinois to support the Accounting Associate Manager and cross-functional teams. The role demands a self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to perform complex accounting and financial analyses.

You will prepare financial reports, handle budgeting/forecasting support, and mentor junior staff while maintaining data integrity in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• Demonstrated technical and analytical skills in accounting/finance.

Responsibilities

• Produce financial reports and analyze data.
• Turn around ad hoc analyses quickly with data integrity.
• Work independently to complete tasks without supervision.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Confidentiality

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Advanced Excel

Job description

Sidley Austin LLP is seeking a Senior Accountant in Illinois to support the Accounting Associate Manager and cross-functional teams. The role demands a self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to perform complex accounting and financial analyses.

You will prepare financial reports, handle budgeting/forecasting support, and mentor junior staff while maintaining data integrity in a fast-paced environment.