Senior Accountant – Close & Reporting, Hybrid Chicago

Performance Trust; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Employee stock ownership plan

Wellness & mental health support

Job summary

Performance Trust Capital Partners, LLC in Chicago seeks an experienced Accountant to join the internal finance team. The role covers close processes, financial reporting, and cross-functional finance initiatives, with increasing ownership and independence in a fast-paced environment.

Based in Chicago with a hybrid schedule (Tuesday and Thursday in the office, 8:00am–5:00pm), the position requires strong accounting fundamentals and the ability to partner across teams to translate complex data

Qualifications

• 3–7 years progressive accounting experience
• Undergraduate degree in Accounting required; CPA or active progress toward CPA strongly preferred
• Solid understanding of GAAP; experience with complex journal entries, reconciliations, and close processes

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the month‑end, quarter‑end, and annual close processes, including preparation and / or review of journal entries for IB/CM revenue, deferred revenue, loan schedules, accruals, commissions, ESOP accounting, and other complex transactions.
• Prepare, review, and sign off on balance sheet reconciliations within established close timelines.
• Own the preparation of PBCs for annual audits and tax filings.
• Analyze, interpret, and present financial data to support business line managerial reporting and FP&A decision‑making.
• Identify, research, and resolve accounting discrepancies and technical issues with limited oversight.
• Respond to financial queries from FP&A and other departments; drive process improvements that improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Assist in the development and documentation of internal accounting policies and controls.

Skills

Accounting experience

GAAP knowledge

Excel

ERP/Oracle

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA or CPA in progress

Tools

Oracle ERP

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

Performance Trust Capital Partners, LLC in Chicago seeks an experienced Accountant to join the internal finance team. The role covers close processes, financial reporting, and cross-functional finance initiatives, with increasing ownership and independence in a fast-paced environment.

Based in Chicago with a hybrid schedule (Tuesday and Thursday in the office, 8:00am–5:00pm), the position requires strong accounting fundamentals and the ability to partner across teams to translate complex data