Senior Accountant

 

Senior Accountant

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid – 3 days in office)

Strongpoint Partners is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our corporate accounting team. This role will be responsible for managing key areas of the balance sheet, including fixed assets, leases, intangible assets, and debt, while supporting the monthly close process, financial reporting, and accounting operations across our growing platform.

Working closely with the Controller and VP of Accounting, the Senior Accountant will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the integration of newly acquired partner companies, and identifying opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the fixed asset subledger, including additions, disposals, depreciation, monthly journal entries, and general ledger reconciliations.

• Maintain lease accounting in accordance with ASC 842, including new and modified leases, monthly entries, and reconciliation of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities.

• Oversee intangible asset accounting, including amortization schedules, monthly postings, and account reconciliations.

• Record and reconcile debt activity, including principal payments, interest expense, accruals, and loan liability balances.

• Review bank reconciliations across Strongpoint's partner companies, working with internal and external stakeholders to resolve discrepancies.

• Analyze monthly general ledger accrual accounts, including self-insurance reserves, legal, audit, tax, and commercial insurance expenses.

• Perform intercompany reconciliations and resolve discrepancies to ensure accurate financial reporting.

• Prepare and distribute daily cash reporting to support treasury operations.

• Support the integration of newly acquired partner companies by ensuring accurate and timely transfer of general ledger data into the company's ERP system.

• Prepare account reconciliations and variance analyses, providing clear explanations of period-over-period fluctuations.

• Assist with external audits by preparing financial schedules and supporting documentation.

• Collaborate with the systems administrator to develop and implement deposit automation processes within Sage.

• Partner with accounting leadership on bank account consolidation initiatives to improve treasury management.

• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline monthly close activities, strengthen internal controls, and improve operational efficiency.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience.

• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

• Experience with Sage or a comparable ERP system; Sage experience preferred.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and XLOOKUP.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and departments.

• Experience with balance sheet reconciliations, monthly close processes, and financial reporting.

Compensation

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $120,000–$130,000 annually, depending on experience, qualifications, and skills.

Work Arrangement

This position is based in Chicago, Illinois, and follows a hybrid work schedule requiring three days per week in the office.