Sr. Accountant

EVERSANA; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare commercialization firm in Chicago seeks a Senior Accountant to manage month-end closes, ensure compliance, and provide support in financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and 3-5 years of experience. Responsibilities also include resolving accounting issues, preparing audit schedules, and recommending process improvements. This role emphasizes teamwork and effective communication within the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in an Accounting role.
• Capable of communicating with all levels within the organization.
• Experience in supporting international subsidiaries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate month-end close processes and journal entries.
• Resolve issues on assigned accounts and reconciliations.
• Prepare audit schedules for auditors.

Skills

Accounting principles

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft D365

Complex spreadsheets

Job description

At EVERSANA, we are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work across the globe. We’re fueled by our vision to create a healthier world. Our global team of more than 7,000 employees is committed to delivering next‑generation commercialization services to the life sciences industry, serving over 650 clients from innovative biotech start‑ups to established pharmaceutical companies. Our products, services and solutions help bring innovative therapies to market and support patients who depend on them.

We embrace diversity in backgrounds and experiences, believing that our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive culture. We seek team members who care deeply about EVERSANA, our people, clients, and most importantly, the patients we serve.

Job Description

The Senior Accountant is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely accounting transactions and reconciliations, including posting entries to the general ledger, analyzing data, managing month‑end close processes, and collaborating with employees throughout the organization. This position also works with third‑party auditors to ensure compliance and accurate financial reporting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Meet established month‑end close deadlines for preparing journal entries.
• Lead the resolution of issues on all assigned accounts and reconciliations to ensure proper and accurate reporting.
• Identify areas of concern in accounting records and provide proactive analysis and support to the company.
• Prepare audit schedules and work with auditors on questions.
• Recommend and implement improvements to accounting controls, procedures, and policies.
• Identify opportunities and make recommendations for cost reductions/improvements.
• Serve as backup to other roles within the Finance department as needed.
• Assist with consolidation processes including review and recording of reporting packages from international locations, intercompany eliminations, and foreign currency accounting.
• Assist with purchase accounting and integration of acquisitions.
• All other duties as assigned.

Expectations of the Job

• Travel – N/A
• Hours – 40+, typically Monday – Friday

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Education – Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Experience and/or Training – Minimum 3‑5 years’ experience in an Accounting role
• Technology/Equipment – Experience in the use of complex spreadsheets and accounting systems
• Capable of communicating with all levels within the organization

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and/or Training – Experience in supporting international subsidiaries in a global environment; Public Accounting experience a plus; Must thrive in a team environment
• Licenses/Certificates – CPA or MBA preferred
• Technology/Equipment – Experience with Microsoft D365 preferred

Physical/Mental Demands and Working Environment

The physical and mental requirements along with the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is frequently required to reach, grasp, stand and/or sit for long periods of time (up to 90% of the shift), walk, talk and hear; occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet, with frequent interruptions and multiple demands.

Additional Information

Our Cultural Beliefs

• Patient Minded – I act with the patient’s best interest in mind.
• Client Delight – I own every client experience and its impact on results.
• Take Action – I am empowered and empower others to act now.
• Grow Talent – I own my development and invest in the development of others.
• Win Together – I passionately connect with anyone, anywhere, anytime to achieve results.
• Communication Matters – I speak up to create transparent, thoughtful and timely dialogue.
• Embrace Diversity – I create an environment of awareness and respect.
• Always Innovate – I am bold and creative in everything I do.

Our team is aware of recent fraudulent job offers in the market, misrepresenting EVERSANA. Recruitment fraud is a sophisticated scam commonly perpetrated through online services using fake websites, unsolicited e‑mails, or even text messages claiming to be a legitimate company. Some of these scams request personal information and even payment for training or job application fees. Please know EVERSANA would never require personal information nor payment of any kind during the employment process. We respect the personal rights of all candidates looking to explore careers at EVERSANA.

EVERSANA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and its employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds who share a passion for improving the lives of patients and leading innovation within the healthcare industry. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one’s identity. All of our employees’ points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of EVERSANA to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for EVERSANA. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodations applies to all aspects of the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview and hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail].