Senior Accountant
About The Position
Strongpoint Partners is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join its corporate accounting team. The role manages key balance sheet areas—including fixed assets, leases, intangible assets, and debt—and supports the monthly close, financial reporting, and accounting operations across the company’s growing platform. Working closely with the Controller and VP of Accounting, the Senior Accountant helps maintain accurate financial records, integrate newly acquired partner companies, and improve accounting processes and internal controls. The position is based in Chicago, Illinois, with a hybrid schedule requiring three days per week in the office.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
- Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Experience with balance sheet reconciliations, monthly close processes, and financial reporting.
- Experience with Sage or a comparable ERP system.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and XLOOKUP.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and departments.
Nice To Haves
- Sage experience.
Responsibilities
- Manage the fixed asset subledger, including additions, disposals, depreciation, monthly journal entries, and general ledger reconciliations.
- Maintain lease accounting in accordance with ASC 842, including new and modified leases, monthly entries, and reconciliation of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities.
- Oversee intangible asset accounting, including amortization schedules, monthly postings, and account reconciliations.
- Record and reconcile debt activity, including principal payments, interest expense, accruals, and loan liability balances.
- Review bank reconciliations across partner companies and work with internal and external stakeholders to resolve discrepancies.
- Analyze monthly general ledger accrual accounts, including self-insurance reserves, legal, audit, tax, and commercial insurance expenses.
- Perform intercompany reconciliations and resolve discrepancies to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Prepare and distribute daily cash reporting to support treasury operations.
- Support newly acquired partner company integrations by ensuring accurate and timely transfer of general ledger data into the company’s ERP system.
- Prepare account reconciliations and variance analyses, providing clear explanations of period-over-period fluctuations.
- Assist with external audits by preparing financial schedules and supporting documentation.
- Collaborate with the systems administrator to develop and implement deposit automation processes within Sage.
- Partner with accounting leadership on bank account consolidation initiatives to improve treasury management.
- Identify and implement process improvements to streamline monthly close activities, strengthen internal controls, and improve operational efficiency.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Flexible workplace, with hybrid and remote options available for many roles.
- Competitive paid time off, including flexible and unlimited options.
- Inclusive environment that values diversity, collaboration, and respect.
- Support for ongoing learning and career development.
- Health, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
- Incentive bonus programs and flexible hours.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
