Job Description
Are you a detail-oriented finance professional looking to elevate your career within a high-growth environment? Summit Financial Solutions is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to join our elite team in the heart of Chicago. We provide an environment that fosters professional growth, work-life balance, and strategic influence.
As a key member of our finance department, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining the integrity of our financial records and driving operational efficiency. We are looking for a candidate who is not just a number-cruncher, but a strategic partner to the business.
Responsibilities
- Manage full-cycle general ledger accounting activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
- Coordinate with external auditors to ensure seamless year-end audit processes.
- Streamline month-end close procedures to improve accuracy and timeliness.
- Analyze variances in financial performance and provide actionable insights to management.
- Maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation calculations.
- Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and rolling financial forecasts.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA certification preferred.
- Minimum of 4-6 years of professional accounting experience.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Macros).
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite or SAP.
- Strong understanding of US GAAP and internal control frameworks.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
- Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.