Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team at Finance Professionals Inc., a leading financial services firm in Chicago. We're seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our immediate-hire position. This role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work with industry leaders in a fast-paced environment. If you're ready to take your accounting career to the next level, apply now!
Responsibilities
- Manage full-cycle accounting operations including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting
- Prepare month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing procedures
- Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on budgeting and forecasting initiatives
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, SOX, and internal controls
- Maintain accurate fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules
- Lead process improvement projects to enhance accounting efficiency
- Support external audits and tax preparation processes
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 3+ years of progressive accounting experience in public or corporate accounting
- CPA certification or actively pursuing CPA designation
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and accounting software (SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite)
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
- Experience with financial reporting and reconciliation processes
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven environment