Senior Corporate Accountant

Madison Street Search; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Full suite benefits package

Generous PTO + paid holidays

Job summary

Madison Street Search partners with a large publicly traded company to identify a Senior Accountant to join their corporate accounting team. This role will support the monthly close process, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and variance analysis while ensuring compliance with internal controls and SOX requirements.

The Senior Accountant will also work closely with cross-functional teams and auditors and contribute to accounting projects and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• CPA or tracking
• 3+ years of public accounting and/or corporate accounting experience.
• Experience managing month-end close activities, preparing and reviewing account reconciliations, and analyzing financial results and variances.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Base salary plus a 15% annual bonus.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Full suite benefits package.
• Generous PTO + paid holidays.
• Focus on career development and opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly close process.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations.
• Analyze financial results and variances for reporting accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and SOX requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and auditors.
• Contribute to accounting projects and process improvements.

Skills

Month-end close

Account reconciliations

Financial analysis

SOX compliance

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Job description

Madison Street Search has partnered with a large publicly traded company to identify a Senior Accountant to join their corporate accounting team. This role will support the monthly close process, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and variance analysis while ensuring compliance with internal controls and SOX requirements. The Senior Accountant will also work closely with cross-functional teams and auditors and contribute to accounting projects and process improvements.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within a stable, established company known for investing in employee development. The team is highly collaborative and offers opportunities to take on increasing responsibility while developing a broad understanding of the complex organization. The opening is due to internal promotions and rotational movement within the organization, reflecting the company's strong track record of internal growth and advancement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• CPA or tracking
• 3+ years of public accounting and/or corporate accounting experience
• Experience managing month-end close activities, preparing and reviewing account reconciliations, and analyzing financial results and variances
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Base salary + 15% annual bonus
• 401(k) with company match
• Full suite benefits package
• Generous PTO + paid holidays
• Focus on career development and opportunity