Job Description
Are you a detail-oriented financial professional looking to elevate your career at a premier accounting firm? Apex Financial Solutions is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to join our high-performing team in Chicago. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining our financial integrity, driving process improvements, and supporting our diverse portfolio of enterprise clients.
We offer a modern, collaborative work environment, excellent benefits, and clear paths for professional advancement. Join us as we redefine excellence in accounting.
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end month-end close processes including journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Perform detailed variance analysis to identify financial trends and irregularities.
- Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Ensure full compliance with GAAP standards and internal financial controls.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline inter-departmental billing processes.
- Assist in the preparation of tax filings and support external audit requests.
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior accounting staff.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or CMA certification preferred.
- Minimum of 4-6 years of professional accounting experience, preferably in a public or mid-sized corporate setting.
- Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Macros).
- Hands-on experience with modern ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, or Sage Intacct).
- Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and general ledger maintenance.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate financial data clearly.