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Position: Senior Accountant
Location: Chicago, IL (On-site)

Job Description: We are seeking a detail-oriented, solutions-focused Senior Accountant for a confidential client in the Chicago, IL area. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team and play a pivotal role in the financial leadership of the company. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, with experience managing various financial functions. This role offers significant growth potential within the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the day-to-day, monthly, and year-end operations of the Accounting Department including financial statement presentation and analysis.


• Record and reconcile revenue and receivables.


• Create, maintain, and reconcile store level and corporate bank accounts.


• Process intercompany expense allocations, monthly accruals, amortization of prepaid expenses, fixed assets depreciation, and recording of adjusting and/or reclassification journal entries.


• Ensure timely and accurate processing and recording of all accounts payable transactions.


• Prepare and analyze financial statement workpapers to verify accuracy of bookkeeping for the period.


• Assist in the timely filing and payment of State and Local tax obligations; support preparation of annual tax documents.


• Contribute to monthly, QTD, and YTD financial statements and related reports including balance sheets, income statements, cash-flow statements, and budget-to-actual variance analyses.


• Provide leadership and guidance to staff within the department and assist in the training and retention of skilled accounting staff.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.


• CPA certification preferred but not required.


• Minimum of 2 years of progressive accounting experience.


• Proficiency with accounting and reporting systems and tools such as MS Excel and Restaurant365.


• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage multiple priorities and workflows.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to work with all levels of management, including executive leadership team and restaurant operations.

• Competitive salary and bonus structure.


• Health, dental, and vision benefits.


• PTO and 401K match.


• Company-paid Short-term Disability Insurance.


• Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance.


• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program.


• Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Holidays.


• Commuter Benefits.


• Flexible Spending Account.

• Be part of a leading firm in the industry.


• Enjoy work-life balance with consistent 8am-5pm or 9am-6pm hours


• Take advantage of the opportunity to grow within the organization.


• Work in a family-oriented company culture that values teamwork and collaboration.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance