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Senior Accountant

Job in Schaumburg, Cook County, Illinois, 60159, USA
Listing for: PeopleShare
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-28
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Reporting
  • Accounting
    Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee financial operations across multiple business entities within a fast-paced, operationally complex environment. This role will own end-to-end financial reporting while managing and prioritizing the accounting needs of multiple businesses simultaneously.

The Senior Accountant will partner closely with leadership to deliver accurate financial insights, maintain strong controls, and support strategic decision-making across the organization.

Responsibilities
  • Own and manage the financial reporting process (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow
    )
  • Work within Quick Books and Net Suite environments
  • Deliver timely and accurate financial insights and KPI dashboards to leadership
  • Develop annual budgets and forecasts
    ; monitor and optimize budget performance
  • Oversee cash flow, AP/AR, and banking relationships
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities across intermodal operations
  • Conduct profitability analysis by route, service line, and customer
  • Manage audits, payroll, employee benefits, fuel tax filings, and insurance coverage
  • Establish and maintain internal controls; assess financial risk and exposure
  • Lead or support a small accounting/finance team
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field OR
  • 5-7 years of experience in a senior finance or controller role
  • Proficiency in Excel and accounting software (
    Quick Books is a MUST
    )
  • Analytical, detail-oriented leader with excellent communication skills
  • Fully on-site role (5 days per week in the office)

People Share provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category or class under federal, state, and/or local laws. This policy applies to all locations and all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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