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Senior Accountant

Job in Deerfield, Lake County, Illinois, 60063, USA
Listing for: Connect Search, LLC
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Tax Accountant
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Tax Accountant
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Assistant Vice President of Recruitment and Business Development at Connect Search

Senior Accountant

Department: Accounting / Finance

Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus and Stock options

Direct message the job poster from Connect Search, LLC

Position Overview

A growing organization within the healthcare and medical technology sector is seeking a Senior Accountant to support accurate financial reporting and a strong month‑end close process. This role is hands‑on and integral to day‑to‑day accounting operations, internal controls, and cross‑functional collaboration to ensure timely and accurate financial results.

The Senior Accountant will own key close activities, maintain balance sheet integrity, and support financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP. This role reports to a senior leader within the corporate accounting function.

Key Responsibilities
  • Own key components of the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
  • Manage balance sheet accounts including accruals, prepaid expenses, and fixed assets
  • Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
  • Maintain and reconcile general ledger transactions
  • Ensure accounting documentation meets internal standards for accuracy, authorization, and completeness
  • Document procedures in alignment with internal controls and accounting policies
  • Support financial statement disclosures related to assigned areas
  • Identify and implement process improvements and efficiencies
  • Reconcile subledgers to the general ledger within an ERP environment
  • Communicate anomalies or issues to management and recommend workflow improvements
  • Provide backup support for accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, collections, and general accounting activities
  • Support ad hoc projects as needed
Qualifications

Education & Certifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required)
  • CPA preferred or in progress

Experience

  • 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience
  • Experience in healthcare, life sciences, or high‑growth environments preferred
  • Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP
  • Experience with GAAP-based month‑end close processes
  • Public accounting or public company audit experience is a plus

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Strong sense of ownership and accountability
  • Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
  • Clear written and verbal communication
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
  • Collaborative, proactive, and solution‑oriented approach
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Detail‑oriented, organized, and ethical
Work Arrangement
  • Hybrid role with 2 days onsite per week
  • U.S.

    -based position
Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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