Senior Accountant - Confidential Client (Furniture Industry)

Location: Chicago, IL
Experience Level: MidSenior
Experience Required: 10 Years
Education Level: All education levels considered
Job Function: Accounting / Auditing
Industry: Furniture
Total Positions: 1
Relocation Assistance: No
Visa Sponsorship: No
Compensation: $80,000$90,000 per year (Experienced Staff/Senior Accountant, 510 years)

The Senior Accountant will play a key role in supporting the organizations financial operations, reporting directly to the CFO. This is a handson role requiring strong technical accounting skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced environment. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in general ledger management, financial reporting, AP/AR oversight, and monthend close processes within a manufacturing or furniture industry environment.

• Financial Reporting Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• General Ledger Maintenance Review, post, and adjust journal entries to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Month-End Close Assist in preparing monthly financials and executing the full monthend close cycle.
• Reconciliations Perform GL and bank reconciliations; reconcile additional financial accounts as needed.
• Budgeting & Forecasting Support preparation of budgets and forecasts; analyze variances between actual and projected results.
• Audit Support Assist with internal and external audits by gathering documentation and responding to auditor requests.
• Accounts Payable
• Enter vendor payables using a 3way match process
• Maintain vendor account data
• Identify and resolve vendor discrepancies
• Process weekly check runs
• Accounts Receivable
• Post cash receipts and apply payments
• Reconcile credit card transactions
• Resolve customer discrepancies
• Contact pastdue customers
• Financial Analysis Analyze account balances and transactions to identify discrepancies and resolve issues.
• ERP & Reporting Tools Utilize accounting software and ERP systems; MAS 90 / SAGE 100 experience preferred. Crystal Reports is a plus.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with internal departments to support financial practices and business objectives.
• Confidentiality & Ethics Manage sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• Administrative Support Provide support for special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP , financial reporting, and general ledger operations
• Experience with MAS 90 / SAGE 100 preferred
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities
• Strong communication skills and ability to work crossfunctionally
• Experience in the furniture or manufacturing industry is a plus
• No direct reports; role reports to the CFO

$80,000$90,000 per year , depending on experience.
This range reflects market compensation for experienced, handson Senior Accountants (510 years) in the Chicago area.

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