Senior Staff Accountant

Geneva Search Partners LLC; Des Plaines (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Bonus potential

Excellent benefits

Strong mentorship and career growth opportunities

Job summary

Geneva Search Partners LLC is looking for a Senior Staff Accountant in Des Plaines, Illinois. This role offers an excellent opportunity to expand responsibilities and gain international reporting exposure within a stable and respected organization.

The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of experience in accounting, a Bachelor's degree, and strong GAAP knowledge. Enjoy competitive compensation, mentorship, and a hybrid work environment that promotes career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 2-4 years of public accounting or corporate accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and record journal entries and maintain accurate accounting records.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
• Review financial transactions and support accounts payable.
• Prepare financial reports for corporate leadership and stakeholders.
• Monitor cash activity and intercompany transactions.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Our client, a well-established global organization with a collaborative and team-oriented culture, is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to join its growing accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional with 2-4 years of experience who is looking to expand their responsibilities, gain exposure to international reporting, and build a long-term career within a stable and highly respected company.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and record journal entries and maintain accurate accounting records.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including account analyses and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Review financial transactions and support accounts payable and cash management activities.
• Prepare financial reports and reporting packages for corporate leadership and international stakeholders.
• Monitor cash activity, intercompany transactions, and various treasury-related accounting functions.
• Assist with compliance reporting, internal controls, and documentation processes.
• Support annual audits and work closely with external auditors to provide requested schedules and information.
• Participate in special projects, process improvements, and ongoing accounting initiatives across multiple business units.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 2-4 years of public accounting, corporate accounting, or a combination of both.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working within an ERP system.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• CPA or CPA-track candidates are encouraged to apply.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Exposure to a global business environment.
• Highly visible role with leadership interaction.
• Strong mentorship and career growth opportunities.
• Competitive compensation package, bonus potential, and excellent benefits.
• Stable organization with a collaborative culture and strong employee retention.
• Hybrid work environment.

If you are looking for a role that offers career progression, broad accounting exposure, and the opportunity to make an impact within a global organization, we would love to speak with you.

Must currently reside in the Chicagoland area

Must be eligible to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future