Senior Accountant

iA American•Addison, IL

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

Build the future with us Are you driven by financial excellence and someone who is detail oriented and highly analytical? Are you eager to contribute to the purpose of a company that aims to help its clients feel confident and secure about their future? As a Senior Accountant, you will play a key role in preparing accurate and timely consolidated financial statements, supporting external reporting requirements, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal policies. The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting skills, experience with multi-entity consolidations, and a proactive approach to process improvement. This position is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and fully realize your potential within a caring and trustworthy company. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. What you’ll accomplish with us As a Senior Accountant, you’ll be at the core of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities:

Requirements

Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
Demonstrates strong understanding of US GAAP and/or IFRS
3–5+ years of relevant experience in financial reporting, consolidation, or public accounting
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or progress toward CPA preferred.
Experience with ERP and consolidation systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, OneStream, Hyperion) as well as advanced Excel skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in a multi-national corporation or shared services environment.
Exposure to SOX compliance and internal controls.
Familiarity with data visualization tools

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements in accordance with US GAAP / IFRS.
Assist in the preparation of external reporting deliverables, including audited financial statements and regulatory filings.
Perform intercompany eliminations and ensure proper reconciliation of intercompany balances.
Support the monthly close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
Collaborate with business units and regional finance teams to gather financial data and ensure consistency in reporting.
Maintain and enhance consolidation systems and tools (e.g., OneStream, Hyperion, SAP BPC).
Assist with technical accounting research and implementation of new accounting standards.
Support internal and external audit requests and ensure timely resolution of audit findings.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.