Senior Accountant

Des Plaines, Illinois

GPAC
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We're a fast-growing healthcare company seeking a Senior Accountant who's ready to step into a high-impact role. If you're looking for more ownership, meaningful work, and a place where your precision and expertise actually matter, we'd love to meet you.

In this role, you'll lead core accounting processes, ensure accuracy in reporting, and play a key part in keeping our finances clean, compliant, and audit-ready. You'll work 4 days a week in office and Wednesdays from home.

Job Duties:

  • Own the general ledger and ensure accurate, timely month-end and year-end closes


  • Prepare and analyze financial statements and reports


  • Manage AP/AR, reconciliations, and journal entries


  • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and audit preparation


  • Help improve internal controls and streamline accounting processes


  • Collaborate with leadership to support strategic financial decisions


Position Requirements:

  • 3 years of experience in accounting or finance (healthcare experience is a plus.)


  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field


  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting


  • Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, etc.)


  • Detail-obsessed, proactive, and dependable


What's Offered:

  • Competitive salary: $65,000-$80,000


  • Full benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision


  • Hybrid schedule: 4 days in office, Wednesdays from home


  • Career growth opportunities in a scaling healthcare company


  • Tight-knit, mission-driven team that values your voice and input


Please contact Chad Smith at or with any further questions or if you would like to hear about additional job openings we are recruiting for. All information is confidential.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

Date Posted: 18 May 2025
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