Senior Accountant

Brailsford and Dunlavey•Chicago, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Brailsford & Dunlavey (B&D) is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our growing accounting and finance team. This is an opportunity for an intellectually curious accounting professional who enjoys solving complex problems, improving systems, and contributing to a fast-evolving organization. The Senior Accountant will support many aspects of the corporate financial close and reporting process, including multi-entity consolidations, technical accounting, financial analysis, and process optimization. This role will also support newly acquired entities and assist in strengthening internal controls, improving workflows, and modernizing accounting operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
Minimum of 3 years of progressive accounting experience in a similar role
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and corporate accounting principles
Experience supporting month-end close and financial reporting processes
Advanced Excel skills preferred
Experience working in multi-entity or complex organizational environments preferred
Familiarity with Workday or similar ERP/accounting systems preferred
Interest in process improvement, automation, and emerging technologies, including AI-assisted tools
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across teams and leadership levels
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment
High attention to detail, professionalism, and discretion with confidential information

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred

Responsibilities

Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities across multiple legal entities
Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
Assist with multi-entity consolidations, intercompany accounting, eliminations, and cost allocations
Support technical accounting matters and ensure proper application of U.S. GAAP, including areas such as: ASC 606 Revenue Recognition, ASC 842 Leases, ASC 470 Debt, ASC 350 Intangibles, ASC 805 Business Combinations
Perform accounting related to internally developed software, including capitalization, amortization, and impairment analysis
Assist with revenue recognition processes, deferred revenue, write-offs, recoveries, and financial flux analysis
Support billing and contract oversight activities through contract review and billing term setup
Investigate accounting anomalies, analyze non-routine transactions, and document findings
Prepare audit workpapers and support external audit requests and inquiries
Assist with compliance-related activities including registrations and tax-related requirements
Develop and improve accounting controls, policies, procedures, and process documentation
Support process improvement initiatives focused on automation, efficiency, and scalability, including evaluating opportunities to leverage AI-assisted tools and emerging technologies
Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, operations, HR, and leadership teams across the organization
Assist with onboarding and integration activities for newly acquired entities as assigned