Senior Accountant

Trading Technologies

Senior Accountant managing accounting operations across multiple jurisdictions in a global finance team. Focus on process improvements, audit support, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in redesigning financial processes to identify inefficiencies and automate routine tasks such as journal entries and account reconciliations
Prepare complex journal entries to support period-end close
Perform account reconciliation reviews to ensure compliance with accounting policies and US GAAP, with a focus on identifying and resolving process gaps and inefficiencies
Perform variance analysis on actuals vs. prior periods, providing clear and actionable commentary to management
Support the consolidated U.S. audit and statutory audits for the UK and French entities, serving as a primary point of contact for external auditors
Manage local accounting firms to ensure compliance with local filing requirements and deadlines across all jurisdictions
Actively identify inefficiencies in current accounting workflows and propose and implement scalable improvements, including automation opportunities
Support the evaluation and implementation of close management tools (e.g., FloQast) to centralize task ownership and reduce manual reconciliation work
Document and maintain SOPs for all key accounting processes, ensuring institutional knowledge lives in systems, not people
Act as a business partner, sharing accounting expertise across global departments
Collaborate with FP&A, legal, HR, and other business stakeholders to ensure accurate internal management and external reporting during close
Liaise with international counterparts to ensure consistency in accounting treatment across the global entity structure
Support integration activities related to acquisitions and new business lines as the company continues to grow.

Requirements

What you’ll need

CPA or equivalent certification
3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, including Big 4 public accounting experience or a blend of Big 4 and industry.
Experience in a publicly traded company and/or public accounting firm
Experience in a high-growth technology or financial services company
Experience supporting M&A integration or post-acquisition accounting
Proficiency with NetSuite or similar enterprise accounting systems; advanced Excel skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Organized, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment
Highly accountable, proactive, and change-oriented.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
401(k) retirement plan
Pre-tax transit and parking benefits
Hybrid position requiring three days of in-office collaboration per week, with the flexibility to work remotely for the remaining two days
22 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year, with the option to roll over unused days
One dedicated day per year for volunteering
Two professional development days per year to allow uninterrupted professional development
An additional PTO day added during milestone anniversary years
Robust paid holiday schedule with early dismissal
Generous parental leave for all parents (including adoptive parents)
Budget for tech accessories, including monitors, headphones, keyboards, and other office equipment
Backup child and pet care, as well as tutoring services
Milestone anniversary bonuses
Stipend and subsidy contributions toward personally-owned cell phones
Contributions for gym memberships and health/wellness initiatives
Discounted healthcare premiums
Healthy meal delivery program subsidies

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Hard Skills & Tools

journal entriesaccount reconciliationsvariance analysisfinancial process redesignautomationSOP documentationM&A integrationUS GAAPadvanced Excelaccounting compliance

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solvingattention to detailwritten communicationverbal communicationorganizational skillsadaptabilityindependenceaccountabilityproactivity

Certifications

CPA