Senior Staff Accountant: Drive Month-End Close & FinOps

Synergy Interactive; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance and accounting firm located in Chicago is seeking a highly motivated Senior Staff Accountant to manage daily accounting operations and support monthly closes. This role includes responsibilities such as accounts payable management, financial reporting, and working on process improvements. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, alongside 3-6 years of relevant experience. Competitive salary between $75,000.00 and $105,000.00 per year.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of relevant accounting experience, public accounting or startup experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accrual-based accounting.
• Experience with accounts payable and invoice processing.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close activities, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Manage the full accounts payable cycle and ensure compliance.
• Help build and document accounting policies and procedures.
• Prepare documentation for audits and compliance requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Problem-solving

Process-oriented mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CPA track preferred

Tools

QuickBooks

NetSuite

Intacct

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

A finance and accounting firm located in Chicago is seeking a highly motivated Senior Staff Accountant to manage daily accounting operations and support monthly closes. This role includes responsibilities such as accounts payable management, financial reporting, and working on process improvements. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, alongside 3-6 years of relevant experience. Competitive salary between $75,000.00 and $105,000.00 per year.