Job Description
Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional looking to elevate your career within a high-growth, fast-paced environment? Apex Financial Solutions is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to join our core finance team in Chicago. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining the integrity of our financial data, driving process improvements, and supporting critical decision-making processes.
We offer a collaborative culture, competitive compensation, and clear pathways for career progression. If you have a passion for precision and a strategic mindset, we want to meet you.
Responsibilities
- Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.
- Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements.
- Conduct thorough general ledger reconciliations and journal entry management.
- Collaborate with cross-functional departments to assist in budget preparation and financial forecasting.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP standards and internal financial controls.
- Oversee accounts payable/receivable functions and audit preparation.
- Identify opportunities for process automation to increase departmental efficiency.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience.
- CPA designation or CPA candidate highly preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, modeling).
- Experience with enterprise-level ERP software (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, or Sage).
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
- Excellent communication skills with a focus on collaborative problem-solving.