Senior Accountant

About the Role The Senior Accountant will play a crucial role in overseeing both the accounting operations and financial planning & analysis functions. This position combines traditional accounting responsibilities with forward‑looking financial analysis and strategic planning, reporting directly to the assistant controller with significant exposure to the CFO. What You’ll Do Oversee month‑end and year‑end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial statements. Assist FP&A team with business partnering and forecasting. Manage and review account reconciliations, journal entries, balance sheet accounts and tax requests/payments. Ensure compliance with GAAP standards and internal control procedures. Coordinate with external auditors during annual audits. Review work of accounting/shared services staff for accuracy and completeness. Collaborate with IT to enhance financial systems and automate manual processes. Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives as needed. Who You Are Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, CPA required. 3–5 years of progressive experience in accounting and financial analysis. Big4 or top10 accounting firm experience highly preferred. Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivots, SUMIFS, financial modeling). Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements. Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities. Familiarity with trade lifecycle and settlement accounting for equities, futures, and options. Experience with broker‑dealer regulatory reporting strongly preferred. Company Perks + Benefits Performance bonuses. Stock purchase options. Medical, vision, and dental benefits. 401(k) plan. 20 paid vacation days (plus an additional paid vacation day the month of your birthday). 10 paid sick days. Gym membership reimbursement. Commuter benefits. Pet insurance. Wellness & mental health programs. Charitable donation matching. Two paid volunteer days off. Daily catered lunch when in the office. Full kitchen with snacks and beverages. In‑building gym. Shuttle to/from Metra. Discretionary performance bonus: 8–12% of base salary based on individual and company performance. Location Our office is in the West Loop — Chicago’s growing center of tech, great cuisine, and high‑end bars.1330 WFultonMarket, Chicago, IL60607 *Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they have every single qualification. Our team is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles! #J-18808-Ljbffr