Job Description
Are you a detail-oriented finance professional looking to elevate your career at a top-tier financial services firm? Apex Financial Solutions is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to join our high-performing team in the heart of Chicago. We foster a culture of professional growth, technical excellence, and collaboration.
In this role, you will be the backbone of our financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance while driving process improvements. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and take pride in precise financial stewardship, we want to meet you.
Responsibilities
- Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.
- Prepare complex journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Analyze financial statements to ensure accuracy and adherence to GAAP standards.
- Lead the coordination of annual audit activities and prepare necessary schedules.
- Develop and implement improvements to internal controls and accounting processes.
- Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and rolling financial forecasts.
- Provide insightful variance analysis to senior leadership on a monthly basis.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of progressive experience in corporate accounting.
- CPA license or progress toward certification strongly preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, modeling).
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and corporate financial regulations.
- Experience with major ERP software (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle).
- Exceptional analytical, communication, and organizational skills.