Senior Accountant

Job Overview We are seeking a highly capable, systems‑minded accounting professional to join our finance team in a hands‑on role focused on strengthening core accounting operations and improving the way work gets done. This person will support key workflows across close, AP, AR, payroll, cash, compliance, reconciliations, and financial controls while helping create more accurate, scalable, and efficient finance processes. Responsibilities Own assigned accounting workflows, including reconciliations, journal entries, AP/AR support, payroll inputs, billing support, and cash application. Support month‑end close by preparing schedules, reviewing transactions, identifying discrepancies, and ensuring timely completion of assigned responsibilities. Help improve accounting processes by documenting workflows, identifying inefficiencies, and recommending practical improvements. Support audit, tax, compliance, and internal control activities by maintaining accurate records and preparing requested documentation. Partner with finance and operational stakeholders to resolve accounting issues and improve data accuracy across systems. Contribute to automation, reporting, and AI‑enabled process improvements that reduce manual work and increase reliability. Qualifications Must work in‑person two days per week in the Elmhurst, IL corporate office. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required. CPA or actively pursuing CPA preferred. 3–5 years of accounting or finance experience, preferably in an operationally complex or high‑volume environment. Strong accounting fundamentals across reconciliations, journal entries, month‑end close, AP, AR, payroll support, and financial controls. Experience supporting tax, compliance, or entity‑maintenance processes, including preparing schedules, maintaining records, gathering documentation, or coordinating information for state filings, business licenses, annual reports, 1120‑S support, K‑1 support, or similar requirements. Experience with ERP, payroll, banking, expense, or billing systems; Oracle Fusion and ADP Workforce Now experience strongly preferred. Strong Excel and data management skills, with comfort working across multiple systems and large datasets. Detail‑oriented and organized, with the ability to identify discrepancies, follow through on issues, and maintain accurate records. Process‑minded, with interest in improving workflows, reducing manual work, and supporting automation or AI‑enabled finance tools. Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across finance, accounting, operations, and external partners. High ownership mentality with the desire to grow into broader accounting or finance leadership over time. Background checks required. Preferred Systems Experience ERP/EPM: Oracle Fusion (Cloud) HRIS/Payroll: ADP Workforce Now CRM: HubSpot, internally developed operational systems Banking: Chase Connect / Chase Access AP/Expenses: Ramp Data & Workflow: Google Sheets, Smartsheet Commissions Management: CaptivateIQ, Spiff, ElevateHQ Reporting, automation, or AI‑enabled finance tools strongly preferred. What Success Looks Like Payroll, commission, close, and accounting workflows are executed accurately, efficiently, and on time. Issues, discrepancies, and inefficiencies are identified early and resolved with strong ownership. Manual work is reduced through better systems, automation, and process improvements. Finance leadership and operational stakeholders trust the individual as a dependable owner of key accounting workflows. Contributions strengthen the scalability, accuracy, and long‑term efficiency of the finance function. Compensation & Benefits Base salary range of $60,000–$75,000, biannual bonus opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, paid time off, and more. Work Authorization & Employment Eligibility Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout employment. New Home Star does not provide visa sponsorship or participate in employment‑based work authorization sponsorship programs. Remote employment opportunities are limited to states where New Home Star is authorized to employ team members. #J-18808-Ljbffr New Home Star