Senior Accountant
grayson search partnersChicago, IL
Senior Accountant
L5
grayson search partnersChicago, IL4 days ago
Occupations
Accountants and AuditorsBookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing ClerksFinancial Specialists, All OtherIndustries
Other Accounting ServicesOffices of Certified Public AccountantsCorporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing OfficesSenior 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
Apply now
Level
SeniorL5
Location
Chicago, IL
Occupation
Accountants and Auditors
Industry
Other Accounting Services
Posted
4 days ago
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