Job Title: Senior Accountant
Location: Morton Grove, IL – 100% Onsite
Pay Range: $85K–$90K (Based on Experience & Qualifications)
Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k)
Role Overview:
Brilliant Financial Staffing has been engaged in the search for a Senior Accountant for a well-established construction-related organization located in Morton Grove, IL. This is a direct hire opportunity due to a retirement within the company. The Senior Accountant will report to the Controller and support a small accounting team while handling full-cycle accounting across multiple entities. This role is primarily responsible for month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, payroll, and construction WIP accounting.
Senior Accountant Responsibilities:
- Perform general accounting and intercompany entries across multiple entities
- Prepare and post journal entries and support month-end close processes
- Process and review payroll and assist with payroll tax filings
- Prepare bank reconciliations, accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and depreciation schedules
- Prepare financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow)
- Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
- Assist with audits and maintain internal controls
- Handle inventory reconciliation and Construction WIP (over/under billing)
- Complete sales and use tax filings and other assigned duties
Senior Accountant Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
- 5+ years of accounting experience
- Construction accounting experience-REQUIRED
- Payroll processing and tax experience preferred
- Experience with ERP systems (Spectrum/Viewpoint a plus)
- Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, Macros)
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, GL, reconciliations, and financial statements
- Experience with WIP accounting highly preferred
If you or anyone you know is interested and qualified, please apply ASAP!
Brilliant Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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