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Senior Accountant - SEC Reporting
Senior Accountant - SEC Reporting
Senior Accountant - SEC Reporting
buckingham searchChicago, IL
4 days ago
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Apply for this role →Senior Accountant, SEC Reporting📍 Downtown Chicago | HybridA Fortune 500 global hospitality company headquartered in downtown Chicago — and a perennial member of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For® list — is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its Financial Reporting team, supporting SEC filings, consolidated financial statements, and internal management reporting. This is a strong opportunity for a technically sharp accountant with SEC reporting experience who wants to grow within a well-loved, mission-driven brand that genuinely invests in its people.
What You'll Do:
- Prepare consolidated balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows, and footnotes in accordance with US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
- Support the preparation of quarterly and annual SEC filings including 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statement, and standalone audit reports
- Assist with internal reporting activities including preparation of the monthly CFO reporting package and related analysis
- Prepare consolidating and intercompany elimination journal entries and assist in maintenance of the chart of accounts
- Monitor, analyze, and review data loaded into Hyperion
- Review financial and other information submitted by divisions for financial reporting accuracy
- Review debt covenant calculations
- Support the preparation and review of quarterly earnings releases and related materials
- Prepare standalone entity financial statements and footnotes
- Perform review of XBRL tagging to ensure reporting requirements are met
- Prepare support for external auditors and participate in special projects and accounting research as needed
- Develop process improvements and increase efficiencies in consolidation and reporting procedures
What We're Looking For:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field3–5 years of accounting experience; at least 2 years of public accounting experience preferredCPA preferredSEC and US GAAP financial reporting experience preferred
- Hyperion or similar ERP/reporting system experience a plus
- Strong Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with a high emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
Why This Role Stands Out:✅ Fortune 500 brand recognized on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For® list since 2013✅ Broad SEC reporting and consolidation exposure in a global, multi-entity environment✅ Annual allotment of free hotel stays at properties worldwide✅ Flexible work schedule with hybrid flexibility in downtown Chicago✅ Strong benefits including 401(k) with company match, medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, and Headspace subscription✅ People-first culture with genuine investment in career development and advancement
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Level
Senior
Location
Chicago, IL
Occupation
Accountants and Auditors
Industry
Other Accounting Services
Posted
4 days ago