Senior GL Accountant - Close, Reconciliations & GAAP

Confidential Careers; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to join our accounting team with a strong focus on General Ledger accounting, month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate is hands-on, analytical, organized, and comfortable working independently in a deadline-driven environment.

The role emphasizes ownership of GL accounts, journal entries, reconciliations, and close processes, with opportunities to contribute to financial statements and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with strong General Ledger.
• Solid understanding of GAAP.
• Experience with journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Detail-oriented with ability to identify discrepancies.
• Strong Excel skills; ERP/accounting system experience.
• CPA eligibility is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain General Ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy.
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries, including accruals and adjustments.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Review GL activity for accuracy and identify unusual transactions.
• Assist with preparation of monthly financial statements and management reporting.
• Maintain supporting schedules and documentation for balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Perform bank and other account reconciliations as needed.
• Assist with intercompany transactions and reconciliations where applicable.
• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash-related accounting activities.
• Assist with audit requests and provide supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and improve accounting processes.
• Perform additional accounting and financial analysis projects as assigned.

Skills

General Ledger

Month-end close

Account reconciliations

Financial reporting

Excel

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA eligibility

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Confidential Careers is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to join our accounting team with a strong focus on General Ledger accounting, month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate is hands-on, analytical, organized, and comfortable working independently in a deadline-driven environment.

The role emphasizes ownership of GL accounts, journal entries, reconciliations, and close processes, with opportunities to contribute to financial statements and