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Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

PhaxisDes Plaines, IL, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Accounting Team Member

About the Company : A leading provider of specialized environmental management solutions for mission-critical spaces such as data centers, cleanrooms, and life sciences facilities. With over four decades of experience, the organization supports the safety, compliance, and operational performance of highly regulated and demanding environments. Clients range from top-tier general contractors and cloud service providers to enterprise-level facilities. The company holds ISO 9001 : 2015 certification, reflecting its commitment to quality and efficiency.

Position Overview : This role plays an essential part in ensuring an accurate, timely, and consistent financial close process. Reporting to the Controller, the position will be instrumental in strengthening financial reporting practices and enhancing overall operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Manage all aspects of the month-end and year-end close cycles, coordinating schedules, tracking assignments, and ensuring all deadlines are met. Communicate proactively regarding progress and potential issues.
  • Prepare a variety of journal entries, including those related to payroll, revenue, fixed assets, and prepaid expenses.
  • Record accurate accruals for expenses incurred but not yet invoiced.
  • Perform thorough reconciliations of balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and proactively address discrepancies.
  • Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, providing necessary documentation, and addressing requests.
  • Contribute ideas and solutions for improving accounting processes.
  • Handle additional tasks as needed.

Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting (required)
  • CPA license or progress toward CPA strongly preferred
  • 4-8 years of relevant accounting experience
  • Background in both public accounting (audit) and corporate accounting preferred
  • Solid understanding of GAAP principles
  • Excellent communication and analytical thinking skills
  • High proficiency with ERP systems (Acumatica experience is a plus)
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Strong sense of ownership and accountability
  • Comfortable in a dynamic and fast-moving work environment

    • Compensation and Benefits :

  • Competitive salary based on experience and location
  • Eligibility for performance-based bonuses
  • Participation in a Growth Sharing Incentive Plan
  • Paid training and ongoing development opportunities
  • Generous PTO policy
  • Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision
  • Life and disability insurance, plus additional voluntary coverage options
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Opportunities for career advancement
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