About the Sr. Accountant - Reporting Role at Robert Half

Robert Half is thrilled to present an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Accountant - Reporting in the heart of Chicago, Illinois. This hybrid full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $105,000 - $110,000, along with robust benefits including medical/dental coverage, 401(k), and paid time off. As a leader in financial staffing, Robert Half connects top talent with premier employers seeking experts in SEC reporting, financial compliance, and accounting excellence. If you're a seasoned accounting professional with a passion for precise financial reporting and regulatory filings, this role in Chicago's vibrant business landscape is your next career milestone.

In this pivotal position, you'll play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of external financial filings, collaborating across departments, and driving process improvements. The role demands strong technical skills in GAAP, SOX compliance, and XBRL, making it ideal for CPAs or experienced accountants in regulated industries like utilities. Chicago, IL, offers an unbeatable mix of professional growth, cultural richness, and urban energy, perfect for advancing your finance career.

Key Responsibilities

Your day-to-day will revolve around high-impact financial reporting tasks:

• Prepare, review, and coordinate critical SEC and FERC filings, crafting consolidated balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, disclosures, and supplemental schedules for 10-Qs and 10-Ks.
• Maintain comprehensive tie-out binders to support all filings and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Engage regularly with internal teams, external auditors, business units, and leadership to resolve reporting challenges and facilitate seamless communication.
• Contribute to board presentations, investor decks, and earnings releases that shape stakeholder perceptions.
• Lead XBRL tagging efforts to apply precise tags for accurate data representation.
• Drive SOX compliance through optimized reporting procedures and control assessments.
• Conduct technical accounting research and tackle special projects involving complex financial analyses.
• Manage monthly close processes, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and promptly while flagging issues to principals or directors.

Expect varied, challenging work under minimal supervision, requiring tact, judgment, and initiative in a collaborative environment.

Required Qualifications for Sr. Accountant - Reporting

To excel, candidates should possess:

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent, with CPA certification highly preferred.
• 5+ years in financial reporting, ideally with SEC/FERC experience in a public company setting.
• Deep expertise in GAAP, SOX, XBRL, and financial close processes.
• Proven ability to handle technical research, audits, and cross-functional partnerships.
• Advanced Excel proficiency and familiarity with ERP systems.
• Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and persuasive communication skills.
• Experience in planning at project/department levels and working with minimal oversight.

This role impacts earnings through resource optimization and supports broader financial decision-making.

Why Join Us? Benefits and Career Growth

Join Robert Half and this esteemed Chicago employer for unparalleled perks and growth. Enjoy a disclosed salary of $105K-$110K, hybrid flexibility, medical/dental benefits, 401(k) matching, and ample PTO. Thrive in a supportive culture emphasizing innovation in financial reporting, SOX adherence, and team success. Chicago's finance hub offers networking galore, while Robert Half's expertise ensures your career trajectory soars. Apply now by emailing your resume to john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m and step into a role where your SEC filing prowess and accounting acumen make a real difference. Keywords: Sr. Accountant jobs Chicago, SEC reporting careers IL, financial compliance roles, CPA opportunities hybrid.