About this opportunity
UHY-US lists this Senior Accountant, Compensation & Equity opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Senior Accountant, Compensation & Equity
Base pay range: $90,000.00/yr - $115,000.00/yr
A UHY client is seeking a Senior Accountant, Compensation & Equity to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a valid CPA license, experience with stock/equity/payroll and 2+ years experience in public accounting. The role is remote and client direct hire.
Job Responsibilities
Take ownership of accounting for equity, stock-based compensation, and payroll, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution.
Drive the month-end close process with a goal of consistently achieving a 1–2 week close timeline.
Collaborate with the accounting team to design, document, and enhance processes, internal controls, and reporting in alignment with public company readiness.
Apply technical accounting expertise to provide insightful guidance on complex issues and support sound decision-making.
Work cross-functionally with HR, FP&A, and senior leadership to ensure alignment and efficiency in payroll and equity-related processes.
Lead and contribute to strategic projects aimed at strengthening the accounting infrastructure and supporting scalable growth.
Qualifications
CPA required.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
2+ years in public accounting (Big 4 strongly preferred) plus 2–3 years of industry experience.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP with exposure to equity and payroll accounting.
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, less structured, startup-like environment.
Proactive, curious, and eager to learn new areas of accounting.
Strong communication skills and ability to build trust within the team.
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Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
Who can apply
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