Senior Accountant

$90,000 - $100,000 yearly
Job Category: Accounting & Finance
Position Type: Direct Hire / Permanent
Work Model: Hybrid
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Job ID: 134446
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Are you a meticulous Senior Accountant seeking a dynamic role in the heart of Chicago's financial district? Look no further! Our client, an esteemed investment management firm that specializes in confidential dealings with high net-worth individuals, is expanding its team and hiring a talented Senior Accountant.

As a Senior Accountant, you'll play a pivotal role in maintaining accurate books and records for all assigned entities. Your responsibilities will encompass a spectrum of financial tasks including cash and balance sheet reconciliations, daily and periodic general ledger entries and spearheading the month-end close process. Additionally, you'll be instrumental in preparing comprehensive financial reports, conducting variance analysis and providing critical insights through client and management reporting.

Senior Accountant Responsibilities:
  • Maintain accurate books and records for assigned entities
  • Prepare cash and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Execute daily and periodic general ledger entries
  • Lead the month-end close process with precision
  • Generate monthly financial reports (balance sheet, income statements, cash flows)
  • Perform budget vs actual analysis and variance assessment
  • Compile client and management reporting
  • Facilitate debt and equity investor reporting

Senior Accountant Requirements:   
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting
  • CPA preferred
  • 5+ years of experience in accounting with a family office, public accounting, or financial services industry
  • Advanced skills in Excel and accounting software (Microsoft D365)
  • Excellent attention to detail with the ability to process improve 

If you are interested in this Senior Accountant opportunity and meet the above requirements, please apply today! 

Thank you, 

Colette Conners
Senior Recruiter, Accounting and Finance  
LaSalle Network 

 
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries. LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets.