Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting - Hybrid Role in Chicago, IL

Join Robert Half's prestigious client in Chicago as a Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting. This hybrid position offers a competitive salary of $100,000-$110,000 plus bonus, unmatched benefits, and a clear path for career advancement. If you're a seasoned accounting professional passionate about financial reporting, US GAAP compliance, and working with top-tier auditors like KPMG, this role is your next step. Enjoy generous PTO, comprehensive insurance, and a work-life balance that prioritizes your well-being while accelerating your career in a promote-from-within culture.

About the Role

This Senior Accountant position is perfect for professionals with expertise in preparing external financial statements, managing monthly closes, and navigating complex SEC reporting requirements. Located in the heart of Chicago, Illinois, this hybrid role combines the energy of a dynamic corporate environment with the flexibility of remote work. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate disclosures, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving financial integrity across domestic and international affiliates. With Robert Half's backing, this opportunity stands out in the competitive Chicago job market for accounting careers, offering stability, growth, and perks that surpass industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

As a key member of the financial reporting team, your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting in the preparation of quarterly external financial statements, ensuring complete and accurate disclosures for the Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Statement of Equity, and Statement of Cash Flows.
• Preparing monthly internal management flash reports to provide timely insights to leadership.
• Supporting the monthly close process through journal entries, account reconciliations, and detailed supporting schedules.
• Performing and documenting annual goodwill and intangible impairment testing procedures to maintain compliance.
• Managing rollforwards of quarterly financial statements using Workiva software.
• Researching emerging accounting pronouncements and documenting their impact on the organization.
• Conducting in-depth research on SEC and US GAAP guidance, including peer analysis for disclosures.
• Collaborating with external auditors to address questions and resolve issues efficiently.
• Executing monthly and quarterly analytics over financial statements for performance monitoring.
• Prioritizing multiple projects to meet critical deadlines while coordinating key deliverables.

Required Qualifications

To excel in this Senior Accountant role, candidates should possess:

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA certification strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in financial reporting, ideally in a corporate or public accounting environment.
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting, and financial statement preparation.
• Hands-on experience with Workiva or similar XBRL/tagging platforms.
• Proven ability to perform impairment testing, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Strong analytical skills for financial research and peer benchmarking.
• Excellent relationship-building abilities with auditors, consultants, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and global teams.
• Capacity to train junior staff and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting.

Experience working with Big Four auditors like KPMG is a significant advantage.

Why Join Us?

This isn't just a job—it's a launchpad for your accounting career. Our client prioritizes work-life balance with generous PTO, allowing you to recharge while earning a top-tier salary in Chicago's thriving finance sector. Benefits include full medical, vision, dental, life, and disability coverage, plus a performance bonus. The hybrid model offers flexibility, and the promote-from-within philosophy means high performers advance quickly. Partner with Robert Half, the leader in finance and accounting placements, to secure this role. Chicago jobs in financial reporting don't get better—apply today by sending your resume to john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m. Keywords: Senior Accountant Chicago, Financial Reporting jobs IL, US GAAP careers, hybrid accounting roles.

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