Senior Accountant

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Accountant in Chicago, IL.Summary:We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to support a portfolio of client accounts and oversee the full accounting cycle from daily bookkeeping through month-end close. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, performing reconciliations, managing reporting deadlines, and providing accounting support across multiple locations. The ideal candidate has strong bookkeeping and accounting experience, is highly organized, and can work independently while managing multiple priorities.Key Responsibilities:

• Senior Accountant will manage the full-cycle bookkeeping and month-end close process for an assigned portfolio of locations
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end reporting packages
• Maintain general ledger accounts and ensure financial accuracy
• Support accounts receivable activities and account maintenance
• Review, reconcile, and analyze financial transactions and account balances
• Manage varying client deadlines and ensure timely completion of monthly deliverables
• Work within accounting and point-of-sale systems to gather, analyze, and validate financial data
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and reporting issues
• As Senior Accountant, you will prepare financial reports and supporting schedules
• Assist with cleanup projects, catch-up work, and ongoing accounting activities
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely financial information
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and reporting efficiency

Skills

• 3+ years of accounting, bookkeeping, or related accounting experience
• Experience managing the full accounting cycle, including month-end close
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Basic to intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
• Ability to manage multiple clients, locations, or business units simultaneously
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Ability to work business hours aligned with Eastern or Central Time zones

Preferred Qualifications:

• Accounting degree or related education
• NetSuite experience strongly preferred
• Experience working with point-of-sale systems
• Experience supporting multiple locations, entities, or client portfolios
• Experience in fitness, hospitality, retail, wellness, or other multi-location business environments

Key Competencies:

• Full-Cycle Accounting
• Bookkeeping
• Month-End Close
• General Ledger Accounting
• Account Reconciliations
• Accounts Receivable
• Financial Reporting
• NetSuite
• Data Analysis
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Process Improvement

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.


We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.


Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.


This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.


Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.


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