Senior Accountant

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Accountant in Chicago, IL. Duties:

• Senior Accountant will oversee the preparation, review, and entry of invoices into the accounting system, ensuring accuracy, proper coding, and compliance with established policies and procedures
• Maintain and manage financial records using accounting systems, databases, and spreadsheets to track expenditures, revenue, cash flow, and other financial activity
• Develop and maintain records of financial transactions by verifying, allocating, and posting business transactions to appropriate subsidiary accounts and ledgers
• Review supporting documentation such as invoices, receipts, expense reports, and system reports for accuracy and completeness
• Oversee expense reporting and variance analysis processes, ensuring required approvals are obtained and submissions align with internal guidelines
• Prepare and compile financial reports and analyses, including accounts payable and receivable, cash receipts and disbursements, profit and loss, and other operational reporting
• Ensure timely maintenance, reconciliation, and summarization of applicable ledgers and financial reports
• As a Senior Accountant, you will supervise and provide direction to Accountants and Accounting Coordinators, including workflow oversight and quality review
• Support billing, invoicing, cash receipts, data entry, budgeting, vendor agreements, payroll-related activities, and other accounting functions as assigned
• Serve as an internal consultant on accounting, reporting, billing, and related financial matters
• Progressive accounting experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibility
• Hands-on experience with Yardi or similar enterprise accounting/property management systems
• Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements, reconciliations, and variance analyses
• Strong working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a deadline-driven environment