Job Description
Join Chicago's premier financial services firm as our Senior Bookkeeper! We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage critical financial operations for our growing portfolio of clients. This hybrid role combines strategic financial oversight with hands-on accounting excellence in our downtown Chicago office.
Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits including 401(k) matching, and opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment. Perfect for candidates ready to elevate their career in finance.
Responsibilities
- Manage full-cycle bookkeeping for 15-20 diverse business clients
- Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements with variance analysis
- Oversee accounts payable/receivable and payroll processing
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and industry-specific regulations
- Implement and optimize accounting software solutions
- Lead month-end and year-end closing processes
- Develop financial reporting dashboards for client insights
- Collaborate with tax and audit teams during compliance reviews
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of progressive bookkeeping experience
- Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Excel
- CPA or QuickBooks ProAdvisor certification preferred
- Experience with multi-entity accounting structures
- Strong understanding of sales tax compliance
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Proven track record in client relationship management