Senior Accountant — GAAP, Audits & Real Estate

Conexus Food Solution; Forest View (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Conexus Food Solutions, based in Chicago, seeks a Senior Accountant to oversee financial activities, ensure GAAP compliance, and analyze data for management guidance. You will supervise invoicing, payroll, cash flow, and month-end close with a focus on accuracy and process improvements. The role requires 5+ years of accounting experience, including people management, and fluency in English.

CPA is a plus. On-site position with standard hours and opportunities to contribute to a growing, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
• 5+ years progressive accounting experience, including 1+ years of people management.
• CPA certification is a plus but not required.
• Fluency in English; Chinese ability is a plus but not required.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Excel.
• Knowledge of GAAP and other regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to collaborate.

Responsibilities

• Verify and post entries of purchases/sales invoices done by junior staff.
• Review vendor payments and post expenses per GAAP.
• Review payroll, tax payments, and daily disbursements with supporting docs.
• Review monthly financials: AR, AP, cash on hand, financial statements.
• Assist Controller as first reviewer on draft tax return.
• Coordinate accounting functions and ensure transaction accuracy.
• Prepare elimination spreadsheets for merged entities for audits.
• Manage ledgers for small entities, reconcile daily bank activity, CAM records.
• Issue debit notes and coordinate with attorneys for tax appeals.
• Assist in monthly balance sheets and P&L for month-end close.
• Coordinate with tax CPAs to file required forms.
• Support junior staff and perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Independence

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Conexus Food Solutions, based in Chicago, seeks a Senior Accountant to oversee financial activities, ensure GAAP compliance, and analyze data for management guidance. You will supervise invoicing, payroll, cash flow, and month-end close with a focus on accuracy and process improvements. The role requires 5+ years of accounting experience, including people management, and fluency in English.

CPA is a plus. On-site position with standard hours and opportunities to contribute to a growing, and