Job Description

Senior Accountant – Confidential Organization

📍 Location: Greater Chicago Area (On-site)

💼 Employment Type: Full-Time

💲 Compensation: $70,000–$85,000 base salary + 10% Bonus

🕒 Schedule: Monday–Friday, 40 hours/week

About the Role

A well-established, values-driven organization is seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee financial management for a multi-unit operation. This is a high-impact role with visibility across leadership, ideal for someone who thrives in a mission-oriented environment and is ready to take ownership of financial integrity, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration.

The Senior Accountant will be the primary accounting contact for a portfolio of business units, responsible for accurate financial reporting, cash flow oversight, contract compliance, and communication with internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate has experience in accounting for multi-entity or management agreement structures, is organized, detail-oriented, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of monthly financial statements, including P&Ls and balance sheets, for several operating units.
• Coordinate the month-end close process, managing accounts payable/receivable, payroll allocations, and intercompany transactions.
• Maintain detailed financial records and reporting in line with management agreements, ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal policies.
• Collaborate with operations and external partners to ensure accurate data flow between POS and accounting systems.
• Oversee cash management activities, including funding coordination and reconciliation of expenditures.
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes, analyzing variances and identifying opportunities for cost control.
• Ensure timely completion of tax filings, vendor compliance, and insurance requirements.
• Prepare financial packages and reporting deliverables for internal and external review.
• Assist with audit requests and respond to inquiries from investors or partners.
• Manage the allocation of shared expenses, management fees, and reimbursements within complex deal structures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within hospitality, multi-unit operations, or real estate management.
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort working across multiple legal entities or cost centers.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $70,000–$85,000 per year + 10% Bonus
• 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

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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

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