Senior Accountant, Robert Half

Robert Half

Location:
United States, Chicago

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

75000.00 - 80000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

A high-end firm that was rated one of the top places to work in Chicago is hiring a Senior Accountant to work directly with the Accounting Manager and report to the Director of Finance & Accounting. The position offers career growth opportunities, excellent compensation, and benefits. The company prioritizes work/life balance and supports flexibility with work from home options.

Job Responsibility:

Assists in the day-to-day, monthly, and year-end operations of the Finance Department including financial statement presentation and analysis
Assists with the recording and reconciliation of revenue and receivables
Assists in the creation, maintenance, and reconciliation of store level and corporate bank accounts
Records and processes intercompany expense allocations, monthly accruals, amortization of prepaid expenses, fixed assets depreciation, and recording of adjusting and/or reclassification journal entries, if necessary
Review of company books to ensure timely and accurate processing and recording all accounts payable transactions, and ensures that all invoices and staff reimbursements are paid accurately and in accordance with Finance policies and procedures
Review general ledger (G/L) activity to ensure all activity is properly recorded and reflected in G/L
Prepares and analyzes financial statement workpapers to verify accuracy of bookkeeping for the period

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
C.P.A. certification preferred, but not required
Minimum of 3 years progressive experience in accounting/finance
Multi-unit restaurant/hospitality or retail accounting experience preferred
Proficiency with accounting and reporting systems and tools such as QuickBooks, MS Excel, and Restaurant365
Working knowledge of forecasting and financial reports
Ability to work with all levels of management, including executive leadership team and restaurant operations
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
able to manage priorities and workflow
Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with evolving processes
Commitment to excellence and high standards
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Willingness and ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with evolving processes

Nice to have:

Familiarity with accounting in customer-facing industries such as Hospitality and Tourism
CPA certification

What we offer:

Medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance
Work from home flexibility
Higher bonus structures
Fast-track career growth opportunity

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
October 18, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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