Senior Staff Accountant

Outform Group • Chicago, IL

34d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for leading key accounting and financial reporting activities, including preparation and review of complex journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close deliverables. Operating with a high degree of independence, the Senior Accountant ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial records in compliance with US GAAP and internal controls and serves as a technical resource to the broader accounting team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
• 3–5 years of general accounting experience required, ideally including multi-entity or consolidation exposure.
• Project based accounting preferred, manufacturing experience required
• Private Equity experience preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics) required.
• Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP and complex reconciliations, with the ability to research and apply accounting guidance.
• Ability to analyze data, identify variances, and independently recommend and implement solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and review the work of others for accuracy and completeness.

Nice To Haves

• Project based accounting preferred
• Private Equity experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex journal entries and monthly account reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies independently.
• Own the monthly fixed assets, commission, freight reconciliation and prepaids during the close process, review of supporting schedules for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and analyze income statement and balance sheet packages, including variance and trend analysis, for review by finance leadership.
• Oversee intercompany transactions, billings, and reconciliations, ensuring consistency and accuracy across entities.
• Lead key components of the annual audit process, preparing and reviewing schedules and documentation for external auditors.
• Identify, design, and implement process and control improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy across the close cycle.
• Partner with other functional areas and business management to resolve complex issues and support overall business objectives.
• Lead or participate in special projects and ad hoc assignments as needed, often with cross-functional visibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior