Senior Accountant: Financial Close & Controls Champion

Orthodontic Experts Ltd; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Ins

Accident Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Health Savings Account

Dependent Care Account

401(k) and matching

Pet Insurance

Tuition Assistance Program

Identity Theft Protection

MetLife Met Law Legal Insurance

Free and discounted Orthodontic Treats

Job summary

Orthodontic Experts is seeking a Senior Accountant to supervise accounting operations and ensure accurate financial reporting. You will coordinate close processes, maintain compliance with accounting standards, and support growth objectives from Des Plaines, IL.

You will lead month-end close, manage GL entries, assist in budgets, provide guidance to bookkeeping staff, and help strengthen internal controls while handling confidential information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 3 to 5 years of hands-on accounting and general ledger experience.
• Experience managing month-end and year-end close processes.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Time management and multitasking skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Manage company credit card programs across multiple business entities, ensuring timely reconciliation and compliance with company policies.
• Develop, document, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to strengthen financial processes.
• Perform general ledger entries, reconciliations, and adjusting entries to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Provide guidance, training, and support to Bookkeepers and the Accounts Payable Clerk.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and financial projections by analyzing historical and current financial data.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting efficiency, and internal controls.
• Protect the company's value by keeping information confidential.
• Other tasks as assigned

Skills

Financial reporting

Journal entries

Month-end close

Account reconciliations

Internal controls

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Job description

Orthodontic Experts is seeking a Senior Accountant to supervise accounting operations and ensure accurate financial reporting. You will coordinate close processes, maintain compliance with accounting standards, and support growth objectives from Des Plaines, IL.

You will lead month-end close, manage GL entries, assist in budgets, provide guidance to bookkeeping staff, and help strengthen internal controls while handling confidential information.