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Senior Accountant

United States, Chicago 90000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted April 11, 2026
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Job Description

A high-end firm that was just rated one of the top places to work in Chicago just created a new Senior Accountant position. The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions).

Job Responsibility

  • Lead co-investment processes, including equity earnings and cash forecasting, ensuring resulting information is timely, complete and accurate
  • Maintain accounting and financial records, including general ledger activity
  • Serve as main liaison with the company to provide timely co-investment reporting, including cash forecasts, board books, and investor specific requests
  • Complete monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements, including the year-end audit and any tax requirements, for the company
  • Maintain intensive cash process for the company to distribute funds timely to the company investor
  • Investor specific reports to the company investors as directed
  • Develop, document and maintain effective internal controls, policies and procedures over co-investment
  • Take initiative in identifying problems and providing suggested solutions
  • Assist with various special projects as assigned

Requirements

  • Minimum of 3-5 years of accounting experience
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
  • CPA designation is preferred
  • Candidate must possess excellent communication and inter-personal skills
  • Ability to think creatively and to solve problems
  • Extremely organized multi-tasker with excellent attention to detail
  • Exposure to foreign exchange transactions and IFRS is a plus
  • Team player that works well independently and in a team environment
  • Strong knowledge of technical accounting concepts
  • Strongly proficient in Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel

Nice to have

Exposure to foreign exchange transactions and IFRS is a plus

What we offer

  • medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance
  • higher bonus structures
  • work from home flexibility
  • prioritization for employee work/life balance
  • fast-track career growth opportunity

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