Senior Accountant Financial Reporting
Job in
Oakbrook Terrace, DuPage County, Illinois, USA
Listed on 2026-02-06
Listing for:
Connect Search, LLC
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-06
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Financial Reporting, Senior Accountant, Tax Accountant, Accounting Manager -
Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Tax Accountant, Accounting Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We are seeking a Senior Accountant – Financial Reporting to join a high-performing corporate accounting team within a large, publicly traded organization. This role plays a key part in the preparation of external financial statements, SEC filings, and technical accounting analysis, while partnering cross-functionally to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting.
This position is well suited for a detail-oriented accountant with strong GAAP knowledge, SEC reporting experience, and exposure to complex, multi-entity environments.
Key Responsibilities- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements in accordance with US GAAP
- Assist in the preparation of SEC filings
, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, as well as earnings releases and footnote disclosures - Support quarter-end and year-end close processes
, including journal entries, reconciliations, and flux analysis - Perform technical accounting research and draft accounting memos for new or complex transactions (ASC guidance)
- Coordinate with internal teams (FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Legal) to ensure accurate financial reporting
- Serve as a key liaison with external auditors
, supporting audit requests and resolving issues efficiently - Maintain and improve SOX controls and documentation related to financial reporting
- Assist with system enhancements, process improvements, and automation initiatives
- Mentor junior accounting staff and contribute to team development
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (Master’s a plus)
- CPA required or actively pursuing
- 3–6+ years of relevant experience in public accounting (Big 4 or national firm preferred) and/or large public company environment
- Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
- Experience with consolidations
, financial statement preparation, and disclosures - Advanced proficiency in Excel
; experience with large ERPs (SAP, Oracle, Workday, or similar) preferred - Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced, public-company reporting environment
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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