Senior Accountant

Role Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Lombard, IL

Employment Type: Full-Time

Client Industry: Auto Logistics

Compensation: $70,000 - 90,000

Summary: We're hiring a Senior Accountant for a national logistics/fleet services company in the western Chicago suburbs. Reporting to the VP & Controller, this direct hire role is a right-hand, operational partner position — owning treasury, fixed assets, AP, and subledger reconciliations, plus month-end close, process improvement, and audit support.

Why It’s Worth Your Time

• Broad ownership across treasury, payroll, fixed assets, and operational accounting functions.
• High visibility role supporting financial reporting accuracy, controls, and process improvement initiatives.
• Opportunity to partner cross-functionally with operational and finance stakeholders.
• Exposure to finance transformation projects, systems enhancements, and KPI development.
• Position designed for professionals looking to expand operational accounting expertise and grow into leadership responsibilities.

What You’ll Own

• Manage operational accounting activities across assigned subledgers, including treasury, payroll, and fixed assets.
• Reconcile operational subledgers to the general ledger on a monthly basis.
• Prepare monthly journal entries, accruals, prepaid analyses, and bank reconciliations.
• Oversee treasury operations, procure-to-pay activities, and expense management administration.
• Monitor and resolve aged accounts payable, intercompany balances, refunds, and transfers.
• Partner with business stakeholders to investigate discrepancies and improve processes.
• Maintain accounting controls that safeguard company assets and reduce risk.
• Support audits, 1099 reporting, lease accounting, and accounting inquiries.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures.
• Build KPI reporting and analytical dashboards for management.

Must-Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience supporting month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Hands-on experience with accounts payable, treasury, and operational accounting processes.
• ERP system experience.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience preparing journal entries and maintaining supporting accounting documentation.

Nice to Have

• CPA designation.
• Experience with NetSuite.
• Experience with QuickBooks.
• Experience using banking platforms.
• Experience with expense management tools such as Divvy.
• Exposure to finance transformation or system enhancement initiatives.
• Experience supporting annual audits and information reporting requirements.