Senior Accountant

Company Overview:

Your Back Office, LLC has been providing comprehensive back-office support to businesses for over 10 years. We specialize in assisting companies with essential administrative and financial functions, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.

Position Summary:

The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing complex accounting tasks, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data, and supporting month-end and year-end closing processes. This role requires a high level of attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

- Perform inventory reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies

- Complete bank reconciliations for multiple accounts

- Prepare and review general ledger account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards

- Complete the preparation and filing of monthly tax returns in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations

- Process payroll accurately and on schedule, ensuring proper deductions and reporting

- Manage month-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and financial reporting

- Assist with year-end closing and audit preparation

- Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures to improve efficiency and internal controls

- Provide analysis and reporting to support management decision-making

Qualifications & Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA Preferred

- Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, with at least 1 year in a senior-level role preferred

- Strong knowledge of GAAP and applicable tax regulations

- Proficiency with accounting software and advanced Excel skills

- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams

- Experience in multi-entity or multi-client accounting environments preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Tuition reimbursement

- Vision insurance

Experience:

- Accounting: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

- Woodridge, IL 60517 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Woodridge, IL 60517