Senior Accountant, Accounting and Reporting

Ryan Specialty•Chicago, IL

8d•$72,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Accountant is a key member of the Controllership team, reporting to the Senior Accounting and Reporting Manager. This role will support period-end close activities, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, financial analysis, and reporting. Partnering closely with cross-functional teams to understand business activity, validate financial data and accounting inputs, and ensure transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with U.S. GAAP. This hybrid position is based in Chicago and requires 2-3 days per week in our downtown Chicago office.

Requirements

Licensed CPA
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
3+ years of accounting experience, including exposure to complex or non-routine transactions
Strong working knowledge of US GAAP
Advanced Excel skills and ability to work with complex formulas
Experience working with large data sets
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with Workday
Big 4 audit experience
Familiarity with ASC 606
Proficiency in ERP systems (Workday)

Responsibilities

Prepare detailed account reconciliations for assigned income statement and balance sheet accounts
Prepare journal entries in accordance with US GAAP
Perform other period-end related close activities, including variance analyses and related explanations
Prepare support for footnotes and other information included in SEC filings
Assist with internal and external audits for both domestic and international entities
Work with large data sets across multiple source systems to validate, reconcile and analyze financial information, and support system integration efforts
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy