Top Remote Senior Accountant Jobs in Chicago, IL

The Senior Accountant reviews COE accounting work, owns balance sheet reconciliations and SG&A/COGS accruals, supports financial close and audits, investigates variances, and improves accounting processes and reporting. The role requires strong accounting knowledge, analytical judgment, communication, collaboration, and advanced Excel and ERP proficiency.

Senior Accountant responsible for financial reporting, month-end and year-end close, general ledger management, reconciliations, variance analysis, internal controls, audit support, tax compliance, and accounting policy implementation. The role also drives process optimization, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement while partnering with the Controller and Assistant Controller in a global, rapidly growing organization.

Performs advanced accounting and reporting across labels and affiliates, including monthly close, complex journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, intercompany accounting, and financial reporting under U.S. GAAP. Reviews staff and offshore team deliverables, supports audits and tax reporting, ensures SOX and internal-control compliance, and identifies BlackLine automation opportunities.

Manage general ledger, payables, receivables, reconciliations, close activities, inventory accounting, cash flow reporting, audits, internal controls, and financial compliance. Prepare management reports, support budgeting and forecasting, investigate inventory and cost variances, and collaborate with operations and supply chain teams. Improve accounting processes, reporting efficiency, automation, and ERP usage while ensuring accurate GAAP-compliant financial reporting.

Manage accounting operations and portfolios for multiple business Members. Prepare accurate financial reports, maintain audit-ready books, reconcile accounts, track assets and liabilities, manage tax and audit documentation, support budgeting and forecasting, explain financial insights, recommend accounting automation, and mentor junior accountants. The role requires strong GAAP knowledge, QuickBooks Online expertise, Excel skills, and experience in multi-client accounting environments.

The Senior Accountant will manage payroll accounting, reconciliations, month-end close activities, payroll liabilities, benefits, taxes, garnishments, and wage expenses. The role also supports payment processing, including wires and ACH payments, contract accounting analysis in Sage Intacct, commission coding, revenue recognition schedules, audits, and compliance. Success requires strong Excel skills, payroll accounting expertise, attention to detail, and effective collaboration across finance, HR, accounting, and operations teams.

Supports accounting and operations for venture capital and private equity clients. Responsibilities include processing invoices, expenses, payroll, benefits, intercompany transactions, financial reporting, reconciliations, vendor setup, and banking transaction coding under US GAAP. Reviews Staff Accountant work, provides training and technical support, approves expense reports, and serves as a client and team contact. The role is remote within approved U.S. states and requires strong communication, independence, and attention to detail.

Owns technical accounting research, US GAAP application, external financial reporting, audit support, investor reporting, M&A accounting, internal controls, and process improvements. The role prepares technical memos, financial statements, disclosures, covenant schedules, and private equity sponsor reporting packages while partnering with auditors, FP&A, Legal, Tax, and Treasury. It also monitors accounting standards, supports acquisitions, mentors junior staff, and improves the close process.

Own month-end close activities, reconciliations, journal entries, account analysis, and complex accounting processes in a multi-entity environment. Apply U.S. GAAP, investigate discrepancies, support intercompany and consolidation accounting, maintain audit-ready records, and improve workflows using NetSuite/OneWorld, automation, AI, and related tools. Collaborate cross-functionally to strengthen controls, improve data quality, and scale accounting operations.

Owns monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities; prepares journal entries, GAAP-compliant financial statements, reconciliations, and management reports. Maintains fixed assets, intercompany accounting, revenue and deferred revenue records, policies, and documentation. Supports audits, compliance requests, stakeholder inquiries, and process improvements involving ERP optimization and automation.

Owns core accounting functions including monthly close, journal entries, reconciliations, SaaS revenue accounting under ASC 606, accounts payable, billing, collections, and audit support. The role manages Rillet, Ramp, and Maxio while using AI to improve accounting processes, analyze data, and increase efficiency. It also documents procedures and supports cross-functional accounting projects in a fully remote startup environment.

Manages full-cycle accounting services for multiple clients, serving as the primary liaison and reviewing financial deliverables for accuracy. Responsibilities include preparing journal entries, reconciling general ledger accounts, budgeting and variance tracking, producing financial reports, coordinating client financial review meetings, presenting results, and mentoring staff accountants.

The Senior Accountant manages general ledger accounts, vendor payments, cash matching, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end and quarter-end close activities. The role maintains accounting records and workpapers in accordance with GAAP, supports member contracts and billing accuracy, documents internal controls, responds to internal requests, and assists with accounting projects. Strong Excel, ERP, analytical, communication, and organizational skills are required.

Owns month-, quarter-, and year-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, multi-currency accounting, consolidation, and financial statement support. Manages cash positioning, bank activity, payment runs, intercompany funding, and investment reconciliations. Supports audits, tax provision work, compliance, internal controls, SOX readiness, and process automation across global entities.

Owns monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities across multiple entities, including reconciliations, journal entries, financial statements, controls, technical accounting research, and reporting. Partners with Finance, Legal, Tax, and Treasury to assess accounting implications, manage risk, and improve processes through automation. The role requires strong judgment, advanced Excel skills, multi-jurisdiction accounting knowledge, and the ability to keep close deadlines on track.

The Senior Accountant supports monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, account reconciliations, general ledger accounting, journal entries, payroll processing, tax filings, and internal controls. The role partners with AP and AR specialists, resolves payroll and accounting issues, and improves finance workflows and processes. It requires strong accounting experience, payroll knowledge, advanced Excel skills, attention to detail, and effective communication.

The Staff/Senior Accountant will manage core accounting operations, including preparing journal entries, reconciling general ledger accounts, supporting month- and year-end close, processing vendor invoices, and assisting with audits and tax compliance. The role requires strong QuickBooks Online and Excel skills, GAAP knowledge, attention to detail, and effective communication. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field and at least two years of accounting experience.

The Senior Accountant supports monthly close and controllership activities, including revenue recognition under ASC 606, general ledger analysis, reconciliations, journal entries, variance analysis, audit schedules, sales tax returns, and accounting policy documentation. The role requires collaboration across departments, strong analytical and organizational skills, advanced Excel proficiency, and knowledge of US GAAP in a fast-paced environment.

The Senior Revenue Accountant manages complex revenue recognition under ASC 606, reviews contracts, supports monthly and quarterly close, prepares reporting schedules, and maintains SOX controls. The role partners with Sales, Legal, Deal Desk, FP&A, and Operations, leads revenue system implementations and process automation, supports audits, performs UAT, improves accounting processes, and mentors junior team members.

Performs accounting and financial analysis for hospital departments, including general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, billing, accounts receivable, budgeting, variance analysis, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit support. Oversees accounting staff, delegates work, trains personnel, coordinates month-end processes, develops financial reports, and supports quality improvement initiatives.

Perform global revenue recognition under ASC 606, prepare journal entries and deferred revenue schedules, reconcile accounts, and support financial close. Maintain accounting policies and controls, improve and automate processes, assist with post-acquisition integrations, and advise stakeholders on revenue recognition. The role requires substantial accounting experience, CPA certification or pursuit, ERP experience, strong knowledge of SaaS revenue accounting, and completion of a background check and drug test.

Support month-end close, reconciliations, revenue recognition, allocations, accruals, intercompany transactions, and financial reporting. Strengthen internal controls, automate reporting and analytics, collaborate cross-functionally on financial priorities, and monitor regulatory and tax changes across the Americas. Provide analysis and reporting for management, regulatory filings, and audits.

Manage full-cycle accounting for U.S.-based startup clients, including reconciliations, month-end close, financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, expense management, and stakeholder communication. Apply U.S. accounting standards, make sound financial judgments in evolving environments, integrate applications with QuickBooks Online, optimize processes, and provide actionable financial insights in a fully remote setting.

Perform month-end and quarter-end close activities for franchise business segment including journal entries, bank reconciliations, GL ownership, account reconciliations, internal controls documentation, ERP data analysis, and support for internal stakeholders and ad-hoc projects.

The Senior Accountant prepares journal entries, manages GL functions, supports month-end close, and ensures accurate financial reporting while collaborating with internal teams and enhancing processes.