Job Description
Are you a detail-oriented finance professional looking to elevate your career? Apex Financial Solutions is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to join our high-performing team in the heart of Chicago. We provide an environment that balances rigorous professional development with a supportive, modern office culture. In this role, you will be the backbone of our financial reporting processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic insight.
We are looking for someone who doesn't just process numbers but understands the story behind them. If you are ready to make a measurable impact on our fiscal health, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Manage full-cycle general ledger accounting, including month-end and year-end close processes.
- Prepare accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP standards.
- Coordinate with external auditors and manage tax documentation for annual filings.
- Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis to identify trends.
- Oversee accounts payable/receivable workflows to ensure optimal cash flow management.
- Assist leadership in the preparation of annual budgets and rolling financial forecasts.
- Implement process improvements to increase the efficiency of financial reporting cycles.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or CMA certification preferred.
- 4+ years of professional experience in accounting or financial reporting.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, macros).
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, or QuickBooks Enterprise.
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present findings to non-financial stakeholders.
- Unwavering commitment to data integrity and regulatory compliance.