Senior Accountant
95 PERCENT GROUP LLC•Lincolnshire, IL
•$93,000 - $100,000
About The Position
Reporting to the Controller, the Senior Accountant serves as a key accounting professional for the organization and is responsible for managing day-to-day accounting operations. This role ensures the integrity of financial data through accurate reconciliations, journal entries, sales tax compliance, and financial reporting. The position also partners with leadership to identify opportunities for cost efficiencies and revenue growth, while supporting key financial and operational initiatives as directed by the Controller.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA preferred
- 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience
- Experience with NetSuite preferred
- Strong understanding of deferred revenue accounting and revenue recognition principles
- Proven experience calculating and filing sales and use tax
- Solid knowledge of GAAP and general ledger processes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to anticipate issues, solve problems, and take initiative
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Nice To Haves
- CPA preferred
- Experience with NetSuite preferred
- supporting the Advanced Revenue Management module
Responsibilities
- Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Reconcile all bank accounts and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
- Prepare and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries in accordance with GAAP
- Calculate, prepare, and file multi-state sales and use tax returns, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations with the assistance of external vendors
- Generate monthly financial statements and conduct variance analysis, identifying and investigating unusual fluctuations
- Prepare supplemental financial reports to support management decision-making
- Manage and maintain deferred revenue schedules, ensuring accurate recognition in accordance with revenue recognition standards
- Utilize and maintain NetSuite, including supporting the Advanced Revenue Management module (experience preferred)
- Assist with audit preparation and respond to auditor requests
- Cross-train within the accounting team and provide support in other functional areas as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
