Senior Accountant

The Methodical Group

  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 days ago

    Highlights

    This individual will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the month-end close process, managing account reconciliations, and assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and audit activities. Assist with the preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChicago, IL

    Description

    Senior Accountant

    Position Overview

    We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Senior Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting. This individual will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the month-end close process, managing account reconciliations, and assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and audit activities.

    The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable managing multiple accounting responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and accounting systems is essential.

    Key Responsibilities

    Financial Reporting & General Ledger

    • Assist with the preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
    • Maintain the accuracy of the general ledger through reviewing, posting, and adjusting journal entries.
    • Support monthly financial reporting and the month-end close process.
    • Conduct general ledger, bank, and other financial account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness.

    Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable

    • Process vendor invoices using a three-way matching process.
    • Maintain vendor account information and resolve vendor discrepancies.
    • Analyze account balances and transactions to identify and address discrepancies.
    • Process weekly check runs.
    • Post cash receipts and apply electronic and paper payments to customer accounts.
    • Reconcile credit card transactions and resolve customer account discrepancies.
    • Follow up with customers regarding past-due balances.

    Budgeting, Forecasting & Audits

    • Assist with the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts.
    • Analyze variances between forecasted and actual financial results.
    • Support internal and external audits by gathering documentation and responding to auditor requests.

    Additional Responsibilities

    • Collaborate with other departments to provide financial insights and support business objectives.
    • Provide administrative support for special projects as needed.
    • Handle sensitive and confidential financial information with discretion and professionalism.
    • Adapt to changing priorities and perform other related duties as assigned.
    Qualifications & Experience
    • Approximately 5 10 years of hands-on accounting experience.
    • Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and full-cycle accounting processes.
    • Experience with financial reporting, month-end close, and account reconciliations.
    • Working knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
    • Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
    • Familiarity with internal and external audit procedures.
    • Proficiency with accounting software and ERP systems.
    • Experience with MAS 90/Sage 100 preferred.
    • Crystal Reports experience is a plus.
    • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
    • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
    • Strong communication and collaboration skills.

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