Job Description
Are you a meticulous accounting professional looking to elevate your career within a high-growth, innovative firm? Summit Financial Partners is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to join our downtown Chicago headquarters. We provide a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where your analytical skills will drive our financial strategy forward.
You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity of our financial data, preparing complex reports, and driving process improvements that impact our bottom line.
Responsibilities
- Manage the full-cycle month-end close process including journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Analyze monthly financial statements to identify variances and provide actionable insights to leadership.
- Oversee accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Assist with annual audit preparation and coordinate directly with external auditors.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline accounting workflows and improve internal controls.
- Maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation calculations.
- Support cross-functional teams with budget forecasting and expense analysis.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or CMA certification preferred.
- 4+ years of professional accounting experience, ideally in a corporate or public accounting setting.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, Macros).
- Proven experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, or Sage Intacct preferred).
- Strong understanding of GAAP standards and financial reporting requirements.
- Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.