Job Description
Are you a meticulous financial professional ready to elevate your career? Summit Financial Partners is seeking a high-caliber Senior Staff Accountant to join our elite team in the heart of Chicago. We provide a dynamic environment where your analytical skills will drive strategic financial decision-making for our diverse client portfolio.
You will play a pivotal role in the integrity of our financial reporting, working closely with senior leadership to ensure compliance, accuracy, and operational efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Manage the full-cycle month-end close process, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Prepare accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP standards.
- Oversee fixed asset accounting and depreciation schedules.
- Assist in the preparation of internal and external audit documentation.
- Analyze budget-to-actual variances and provide actionable insights to management.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline intercompany billing processes.
- Support tax filings and regulatory compliance reporting.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of progressive experience in corporate accounting or public audit.
- Active CPA license or CPA candidate status highly preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, Macros).
- Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, or Sage Intacct.
- Strong analytical mindset with an exceptional eye for detail.
- Proven ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.