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Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Aston CarterChicago, IL, US
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Senior Accountant

We are seeking a Senior Accountant who will play a crucial role in executing month-end close activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting. This position requires a strong ability to maintain general ledger integrity and contribute to the preparation of SEC filings and other regulatory reports.

Responsibilities

  • Execute month-end close activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
  • Post journal entries and maintain general ledger integrity.
  • Contribute to the preparation of SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q) and other regulatory reports, including preparing schedules for footnotes and responding to audit queries.
  • Assist in the coordination and execution of foreign statutory audits, providing documentation and resolving auditor inquiries.
  • Conduct variance analysis to identify trends and support business decisions.
  • Clean up and reconcile balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies across financial statements and sub-ledgers.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support financial operations and reporting.
  • Assist management in SOX compliance.
  • Participate in ad hoc projects.
  • Demonstrate strong proficiency in Excel, including the ability to work with large datasets, pivot tables, and lookups.

Essential Skills

  • Strong proficiency in Excel is essential.
  • Experience with large datasets, pivot tables, and lookups.
  • Knowledge of NetSuite is preferred.
  • Experience in financial statement preparation, journal entry posting, and general ledger maintenance.
  • Understanding of regulatory reporting, SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q), and SOX compliance.
  • Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience with NetSuite is preferred but not required.
  • Understanding of GAAP principles.
  • Ability to conduct variance analysis and support business decision-making.
  • Work Environment

    This position operates in a hybrid work environment, requiring three days in-office.

    Job Type & Location

    This is a full time, Hybrid role based out of Chicago, Illinois

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $95000.00 / yr.

    Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Match.

    Application Deadline

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 2025.

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