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Senior Accountant Financial Reporting

Job in Oakbrook Terrace, DuPage County, Illinois, USA
Listing for: Connect Search, LLC
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-06
Job specializations:
  • 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
Qualifications
  • 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
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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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