Senior Accountant - Hybrid, Bonus & Growth Path

Sterling St James LLC; Oak Park (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health, dental, vision & life ins.

PTO & paid sick time

Hybrid work after training

Job summary

Sterling St James LLC in Oak Park, IL is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage month-end close, financial reporting, and project costing in a fast-paced, multi‑unit environment. The role offers hybrid work with potential for one day WFH after training.

Compensation ranges $90,000–$100,000 base with a performance bonus, plus a robust benefits package including 401(k) and comprehensive health coverage, PTO, and paid sick time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 3–6 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Public accounting/audit experience strongly preferred.
• Ideal background: 2+ years of public accounting plus 1–2+ years of corporate accounting.
• Strong GAAP, financial reporting and month-end close experience.
• Strong Excel and ERP skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support month-end, quarter-end and year-end close.
• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Perform GL maintenance and account reconciliations.
• Analyze financial results and explain significant variances.
• Maintain and analyze WIP schedules, job costing and project profitability.
• Support fixed asset and inventory accounting.
• Assist with annual audits and tax preparation.
• Participate in budgeting and forecasting.
• Partner with operations and project managers on project costs and profitability.
• Improve internal controls, accounting processes and procedures.
• Participate in ERP, systems and process–improvement initiatives.

Skills

GAAP

Month-end close

Analytical thinking

Communication abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Sterling St James LLC in Oak Park, IL is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage month-end close, financial reporting, and project costing in a fast-paced, multi‑unit environment. The role offers hybrid work with potential for one day WFH after training.

Compensation ranges $90,000–$100,000 base with a performance bonus, plus a robust benefits package including 401(k) and comprehensive health coverage, PTO, and paid sick time.