Senior Accountant

AccountantRequired Skills & ExperienceBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including recent experience operating at the Accountant/Senior Accountant level in a corporate accounting environment.NetSuite experience within general ledger, month-end close, reconciliations and/or financial reporting processes.Experience with both Accounts Receivable and General Ledger accountingStrong understanding of accounting principles and account reconciliationsDemonstrated ownership of month-end close activities, including journal entries, complex account reconciliations, GL management, accruals, and financial reporting.Proficiency in Microsoft ExcelStrong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skillsAbility to independently manage complex accounting responsibilities and research/resolve accounting discrepancies with limited oversight.Self-starter with strong ownership mentality and follow-throughComfortable working onsite 2–3x per weekNice to Have Skills & ExperiencePrior 3PL, logistics, warehousing, distribution, or supply chain industry experienceExperience supporting external auditsExperience with financial analysis and variance commentaryWillingness to support broader accounting functions as business needs shiftJob DescriptionInsight Global is seeking an Accountant for a top 3PL Logistics, Warehousing, Fulfillment, and Distribution client. This candidate will play a critical role in supporting both Accounts Receivable and General Accounting functions while helping maintain the accuracy and integrity of financial data. The ideal candidate will have experience with NetSuite, month-end close activities, account reconciliations, and customer account management. This is a great opportunity for a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys wearing multiple hats, taking ownership of their work, and contributing to a collaborative team environment. The role offers exposure to both day-to-day transactional accounting and higher-level accounting responsibilities, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to continue growing their accounting career.This role will be hybrid and require you to be onsite in Elwood, IL 2-3 days per week.Day-to-Day: -Manage all Accounts Receivable and Cash Management activities -Apply and post daily customer cash receipts and remittances -Investigate and resolve unapplied cash and payment discrepancies -Monitor customer accounts and conduct collections activities -Communicate with customers on balances, payment status, and statements -Generate and review AR aging reports -Maintain accurate customer account records and reconciliations -Assist with billing support and customer account inquiries -Prepare and post journal entries -Reconcile general ledger accounts and perform bank reconciliations -Support month-end and year-end close processes -Prepare financial reports and supporting schedules -Analyze account variances and research discrepancies -Complete balance sheet reconciliations -Support external audit requests and documentation requirements -Assist the accounting team with additional responsibilities as business needs arise