Senior Accountant
grayson search partnersChicago (IL)
About the role
Senior Accountant
Location: Chicago
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Absolute Must Have- Non Negotiables: Current Title: Senior Accountant Hands on Experience with ASC 606/Revenue Recognition. A growing organization is adding an experienced accounting professional to its finance team. This position will focus heavily on revenue-related accounting and offers the opportunity to work across several areas of the accounting function while partnering with teams throughout the business.
What You'll Do:
- Take ownership of day-to-day revenue accounting activities and related close responsibilities
- Record and review accounting entries associated with customer activity
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts and research discrepancies through resolution
- Monitor receivables and other revenue-related balances to ensure financial records remain accurate
- Work with billing and operational teams to address discrepancies and improve transaction accuracy
- Review contractual terms and translate them into appropriate accounting conclusions
- Assist with revenue recognition analysis for non-routine transactions
- Compile schedules, supporting materials, and explanations for financial reviews
- Help coordinate requests from auditors and provide necessary accounting support
- Contribute to the preparation of recurring financial reporting
- Track open accounting items and ensure deliverables are completed within established timelines
- Document accounting procedures and help identify ways to streamline existing processes
- Investigate unusual activity and communicate findings to relevant business partners
- Assist with projects involving accounting systems, reporting, controls, and process enhancements
What You'll Need:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong background in revenue accounting and revenue recognition
- Hands-on experience with ASC 606 Solid understanding of month-end close and financial reporting
- Strong account reconciliation experience, particularly AR and revenue-related accounts
- Experience reviewing contracts or customer agreements from an accounting perspective
- Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with large amounts of financial data
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Why This Opportunity:
- Hybrid schedule
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
- Broad exposure to revenue and corporate accounting
- Opportunity to work with complex transactions and accounting questions
- Visibility across multiple areas of the business
- Room to take on additional responsibility as the organization continues to grow
- Strong opportunity for professional development
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