Senior Accountant (Chicago)

Senior Accountant

Location: Chicago

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Absolute Must Have- Non Negotiables:

• Current Title: Senior Accountant
• Hands on Experience with ASC 606/Revenue Recognition.

A growing organization is adding an experienced accounting professional to its finance team. This position will focus heavily on revenue-related accounting and offers the opportunity to work across several areas of the accounting function while partnering with teams throughout the business.

What You'll Do:

• Take ownership of day-to-day revenue accounting activities and related close responsibilities
• Record and review accounting entries associated with customer activity
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and research discrepancies through resolution
• Monitor receivables and other revenue-related balances to ensure financial records remain accurate
• Work with billing and operational teams to address discrepancies and improve transaction accuracy
• Review contractual terms and translate them into appropriate accounting conclusions
• Assist with revenue recognition analysis for non-routine transactions
• Compile schedules, supporting materials, and explanations for financial reviews
• Help coordinate requests from auditors and provide necessary accounting support
• Contribute to the preparation of recurring financial reporting
• Track open accounting items and ensure deliverables are completed within established timelines
• Document accounting procedures and help identify ways to streamline existing processes
• Investigate unusual activity and communicate findings to relevant business partners
• Assist with projects involving accounting systems, reporting, controls, and process enhancements

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong background in revenue accounting and revenue recognition
• Hands-on experience with ASC 606
• Solid understanding of month-end close and financial reporting
• Strong account reconciliation experience, particularly AR and revenue-related accounts
• Experience reviewing contracts or customer agreements from an accounting perspective
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with large amounts of financial data
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Why This Opportunity:

• Hybrid schedule
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Broad exposure to revenue and corporate accounting
• Opportunity to work with complex transactions and accounting questions
• Visibility across multiple areas of the business
• Room to take on additional responsibility as the organization continues to grow
• Strong opportunity for professional development