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Senior accountant
We are looking for a skilled Senior Accountant to join our team in Oakbrook, Illinois. This is a long-term contract position ideal for someone with strong expertise in general ledger management and financial analysis. The role involves overseeing critical accounting functions, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and contributing to the month-end close process.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and perform month-end close procedures, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.<br>• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries, analyzing and resolving discrepancies as needed.<br>• Conduct account reconciliations and review financial data for accuracy and completeness.<br>• Handle bank reconciliations, identifying and addressing any variances.<br>• Analyze financial data to support decision-making and improve operational efficiency.<br>• Collaborate with team members to streamline and enhance accounting processes.<br>• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.<br>• Provide support during audits by preparing necessary documentation and reports.
• A minimum of 5 years of accounting experience with a focus on detail-oriented tasks.<br>• Strong proficiency in general ledger management and month-end close procedures.<br>• Experience with journal entries, account reconciliation, and bank reconciliations.<br>• Analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and identify trends.<br>• Familiarity with accounting software, preferably Acumatica.<br>• Advanced knowledge of Excel, including experience with macros.<br>• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.<br>• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
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  • Oakbrook, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 35.00 - 45.00 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a skilled Senior Accountant to join our team in Oakbrook, Illinois. This is a long-term contract position ideal for someone with strong expertise in general ledger management and financial analysis. The role involves overseeing critical accounting functions, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and contributing to the month-end close process.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and perform month-end close procedures, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.<br>• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries, analyzing and resolving discrepancies as needed.<br>• Conduct account reconciliations and review financial data for accuracy and completeness.<br>• Handle bank reconciliations, identifying and addressing any variances.<br>• Analyze financial data to support decision-making and improve operational efficiency.<br>• Collaborate with team members to streamline and enhance accounting processes.<br>• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.<br>• Provide support during audits by preparing necessary documentation and reports.
  • 2025-09-05T18:13:44Z

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