Senior Corporate Accountant

Senior Analyst – Corporate Accounting

📍 Northern Chicago Suburbs | Fully Onsite

A global manufacturing organization is seeking a Senior Analyst to join their Corporate Accounting team. This role offers the opportunity to own complex accounting processes, support financial reporting, and partner cross-functionally with teams across the organization.

This position is ideal for a Senior Associate from Big 4 or mid-tier public accounting or an experienced corporate accountant looking to gain exposure to technical accounting, SEC reporting, audit support, and process improvement within a large global organization.

What You’ll Do:

• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes while ensuring compliance with US GAAP
• Prepare journal entries, perform account reconciliations, analyze variances, and resolve discrepancies
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities by analyzing actual results versus expectations and identifying key drivers
• Develop and maintain financial models, reporting schedules, and analytical tools to support accounting processes
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Human Resources, Finance, Tax, Treasury, and external service providers
• Support quarterly and annual financial reporting activities, including SEC reporting disclosures and audit deliverables
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors to provide timely and accurate information
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen controls, and enhance reporting efficiencies
• Assist with system enhancements, special projects, and ad hoc financial analysis

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2–4 years of progressive accounting or finance experience
• Public accounting experience (Big 4 or mid-tier) strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and financial close processes
• Experience with journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial reporting
• Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a complex environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex accounting topics clearly
• Preferred Qualifications:
• CPA or CPA in progress
• Experience supporting SEC reporting, external audits, or technical accounting projects
• Experience with ERP and consolidation systems
• Prior exposure to employee benefit accounting or complex accounting processes

Why Consider This Opportunity:

• Excellent transition opportunity from public accounting into a Fortune-level corporate accounting environment
• Gain exposure to financial reporting, audits, controls, and complex accounting operations
• High visibility role partnering with multiple business functions
• Opportunity for career growth within a global organization
• Strong benefits package including healthcare, retirement savings, wellness programs, paid time off, parental leave, and educational assistance