Sr. Accountant

The Senior Accountant will be a critical member of the accounting team, responsible for being a key member in month-end close, consolidation, financial reporting and analysis, lease accounting, and ensuring compliance with GAAP, SOX controls, and internal policies.

This role is critical in handling higher complexity technical accounting matters, financial reporting and analysis. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced setting and brings strong technical acumen, analytical, acute attention to detail, and solution-oriented mindset.

Hybrid role working in office 2-3 days per week at ATI's corporate headquarters in Downers Grove, IL. 

New corporate office space with centralized location, easy access, and collaboration space. Accessible food options within walking distance or even a short drive. A centralized accounting group for our national practice allows for creating value to the business and high visibility of key decision-making leaders within the organization.

We are seeking a licensed CPA with 5+ years of relevant accounting experience, ideally in high-growth retail or healthcare organizations; experience with multi-entity and/or consolidated financial statement; general ledger management and cost allocations.

• Month-End Close & Consolidation: Prepare journal entries, accruals, intercompany eliminations, and account reconciliations across multiple entities. Ensure accurate and timely closing procedures.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare financial statements, related footnotes and analysis for reporting group, inclusive of disclosures
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with FP&A, legal, and operations teams to support business initiatives and ensure accounting alignment
• Project-based work including, but not limited to ERP system upgrades, business initiative financial analysis, training, creating and/or maintaining standard operating procedures, process improvement
• Audit and Internal Control Support: Coordinate with external auditors by providing schedules, support and documentation during interim and annual audits
• Technical Accounting Research and Analysis: Analyze and interpret complex accounting issues (e.g. ASC 842, ASC 360, ASC 810, ASC 606, ASC 470, etc.) and research new standards and pronouncements

Minimum Education
Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Minimum Experience
Required:
• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience, ideally in high-growth retail or healthcare organizations.
• Experience with multi-entity and/or consolidated financial statements.
• General ledger management and cost allocations.

Preferred:
• SOX-compliance programs and documentation requirements.
• Preparing financial analysis and presenting to internal and external stakeholders.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
• Strong knowledge of GAAP (ASC 842, ASC 810, ASC 360) and financial reporting requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, organization, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, Great Plains, or similar).
• Advanced excel skills (Vlookup, Nested Formulas, Pivot Tables, Advanced Charting, PowerPivot).
• Experience in accounting software such as Trintech, GTreasury, Workiva, Bi360, etc.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, complex environment with competing priorities.

Licenses and Certifications
Required:
• CPA or CPA candidate