Job Description
Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional looking to elevate your career within a high-growth fintech firm? Apex Financial Solutions is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to join our dynamic team in downtown Chicago. In this role, you will play a critical part in maintaining financial integrity, supporting our month-end close processes, and driving operational efficiency through meticulous reporting.
We value innovation, accuracy, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. If you are ready to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Manage the full-cycle month-end close process, including journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Perform comprehensive financial analysis to identify trends and variance explanations for executive review.
- Collaborate with cross-functional departments to streamline procurement and expense reporting workflows.
- Oversee fixed asset accounting, depreciation schedules, and amortization tracking.
- Assist in the preparation of annual audit schedules and coordinate directly with external auditors.
- Implement improvements to existing accounting policies to ensure compliance with GAAP standards.
- Support the Controller with ad-hoc financial projects and tax filing documentation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive experience in general ledger accounting.
- CPA license or active candidate preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, financial modeling).
- Proven experience with ERP systems (NetSuite or SAP experience is a plus).
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal control documentation.
- Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail.