Senior Accountant, Accounting and Reporting
- Pay
- $72,000 – $90,000 per year
- Location
- Chicago, IL · Hybrid
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Listed
- 29 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- CPA
- US GAAP
- account reconciliation
- journal entries
- advanced Excel
Also useful
- Workday
- ASC 606
- Big 4 audit experience
Stated benefits & perks
- Health
- Paid parental leave
- Mental health services
Position Summary
The Senior Accountant is a key member of the Controllership team, reporting to the Senior Accounting and Reporting Manager. This role will support period-end close activities, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, financial analysis, and reporting. Partnering closely with cross-functional teams to understand business activity, validate financial data and accounting inputs, and ensure transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with U.S. GAAP. This hybrid position is based in Chicago and requires 2-3 days per week in our downtown Chicago office. What will your job entail?
Pay and benefits
We are committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce throughout the organization. Our vision is an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees are valued for and evaluated on their performance and contributions.
This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited, recruiting, hiring, discipline, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms, conditions, and benefits of employment.
How We Support Our Teammates Ryan Specialty seeks to offer our employees a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that helps them - and their family members - achieve their physical, financial, and emotional well-being goals. In addition to paid time off for company holidays, vacation, sick and personal days, Ryan offers paid parental leave, mental health services and more.
The target salary range for this position is $72,000.00 - $90,000.00 annually. The wage range for this role considers many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, licensure and certification, business needs, and market demands. The pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Full-time roles are eligible for bonuses and benefits.
Please contact us to request an accommodation at The above is intended to describe this job's general requirements. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
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Prepare detailed account reconciliations for assigned income statement and balance sheet accounts Prepare journal entries in accordance with US GAAP Perform other period-end related close activities, including variance analyses and related explanations Prepare support for footnotes and other information included in SEC filings Assist with internal and external audits for both domestic and international entities Work with large data sets across multiple source systems to validate, reconcile and analyze financial information, and support system integration efforts Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy Required Experience Licensed CPA Bachelor's Degree in Accounting 3+ years of accounting experience, including exposure to complex or non-routine transactions Strong working knowledge of US GAAP Advanced Excel skills and ability to work with complex formulas Experience working with large data sets Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills Preferred Experience Experience with Workday Big 4 audit experience Familiarity with ASC 606 Proficiency in ERP systems (Workday) Ryan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Differences in race, creed, color, religious beliefs, physical or mental capabilities, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and many other characteristics bring together varied perspectives and add value to the service we provide our clients, trading partners, and communities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
From Ryan SG's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 12, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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