Job Description
Join our award-winning finance team at Chicago Financial Partners, where precision meets innovation. We're seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to drive financial excellence in our downtown Chicago headquarters. This hybrid role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and clear pathways to leadership.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements with variance reporting
- Manage complex general ledger reconciliations and month-end close processes
- Lead internal control audits and compliance documentation
- Develop financial models for budgeting and forecasting initiatives
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on process improvements
- Maintain compliance with GAAP and SOX regulations
- Mentor junior accounting staff on best practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA/MBA preferred)
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in public/private sectors
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and QuickBooks Enterprise
- Demonstrated expertise in month-end close processes
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, SOX, and financial reporting standards
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle a plus)
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities