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Senior Staff Accountant

United States, Elk Grove Village Employment contract · Job Posted June 09, 2026
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Job Responsibility

  • Lead month-end close activities, prepare journal entries, and perform deep-dive account reconciliations
  • Compile financial data and assemble comprehensive reporting packages for leadership review
  • Oversee general ledger work, review corporate card expenses, and confirm appropriate account coding
  • Manage accounts payable processing, invoice entry, payment coordination, and vendor statement reconciliation
  • Record customer billing activity, apply incoming payments, and maintain accurate receivable balances
  • Review transaction activity from external payment and sales platforms, reconcile discrepancies, and post entries
  • Enter intercompany transactions and reconcile multi-entity balances on a recurring basis
  • Generate recurring reports for internal teams, including revenue tracking and commission support
  • Support audit requests, prepare tax-related workpapers, handle compliance notices, and document internal accounting procedures

Requirements

  • Proven track record leading the month-end close process independently
  • Deep expertise in journal entries and general ledger maintenance
  • Must be located in or commutable to the Chicagoland area
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • At least 3 years of accounting experience with hands-on exposure to general ledger activity and month-end close
  • Working knowledge of journal entries, reconciliations, accounts payable, and accounts receivable processes
  • Ability to analyze financial information accurately and maintain strong attention to detail in a deadline-driven setting
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other standard business software applications
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work independently and collaborate across teams
  • Experience with ERP systems

What we offer

  • 401K
  • insurance
  • vacation and holiday pay

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