Senior Accountant - Hybrid: Chicago, IL

Circana, LLC.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their dynamic team in Chicago. This hybrid role involves supporting daily accounting operations, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and managing financial reporting. You'll play a critical role in the monthly financial close, conduct variance analysis, and collaborate with external auditors. The company fosters a culture of continuous learning and inclusivity, making it an ideal environment for professionals eager to grow and make an impact. If you have a passion for finance and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

401(k)

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of financial accounting experience, preferably in tech or services.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly financial close process ensuring accurate accounting entries.
• Analyze profit and loss statements and prepare balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Financial Accounting

GAAP Compliance

Financial Reporting

Variance Analysis

Microsoft Excel

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

NetSuite

Workday Adaptive Insights

Job description

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Let’s be unstoppable together!

At Circana, we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning and growth, we seek and share feedback freely, and we celebrate victories both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating to our work and personal lives. We have a global commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as we believe in the undeniable strength that diversity brings to our business, employees, clients, and communities (with us you can always bring your full self to work). Join our inclusive, committed team to be a challenger, own outcomes, and stay curious together. Learn more at www.circana.com.

What will you be doing?

Circana is seeking a Sr. Accountant to join our team within the headquarter controller group. This role supports day-to-day accounting operations while ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance, and strong internal controls. Occasional on-site presence at our Chicago, IL headquarters is required.

Job Responsibilities

1. Support the monthly financial close process, ensuring timely and accurate accounting entries.
2. Assist with external financial reporting, including Management Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) and supporting documents.
3. Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), conduct accounting research, and prepare position memoranda.
4. Perform global consolidation tasks, including intercompany billings, reconciliations, and tie-outs.
5. Analyze profit and loss (P&L) statements, balance sheets, and income statements for assigned divisions.
6. Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and support annual financial audits.
7. Manage lease queries to ensure compliance with Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 842, which governs lease accounting.
8. Conduct variance analysis, identifying root causes of significant or unexpected variances.
9. Reconcile and review international monthly financial results, ensuring appropriate documentation.
10. Collaborate with external auditors by preparing supporting schedules and work papers.

Qualifications

• Required
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited university.
• 3–5 years of financial accounting experience, preferably in the technology or service industries.
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal controls.
• Experience with financial reporting, including Management Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) and external reporting requirements.
• Experience performing financial analysis, variance analysis, and reviewing financial statements.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in other Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to collaborate across departments.
• Ability to manage projects to timely completion.
• Preferred
• Experience at a "Big Four" accounting firm (Deloitte, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Ernst & Young (EY), or KPMG).
• Familiarity with lease accounting standards, including Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 842.
• Experience supporting Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems as a Controller’s Group representative.
• NetSuite experience.
• Familiarity with Workday Adaptive Insights.

Circana Behaviors

Our shared behaviors are core to our organization. We look for people who can champion these behaviors daily:

• Stay Curious
• Seek Clarity
• Own the Outcome
• Center on the Client
• Be a Challenger
• Champion Inclusivity
• Commit to each other

Location

This position can be located in the following area(s): Hybrid, Chicago, IL - on site as needed.

The salary range for this role is $80,000 - $90,000, reflecting the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay may vary based on several factors including education, experience, and location. This role is eligible for bonus pay and a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, insurance, and 401(k). An employment offer may be contingent upon a background check. Applications can be submitted via the Circana careers website or internal portal. The application deadline is approximately 5/31/25.