Chicago, IL
Senior Accountant jobs in Chicago, IL
7 open roles from 7 employers. Checked Oct 6, 2026.
What these openings look like
7 employers are hiring here: Jones Lang LaSalle, CDW, JBT Marel and Tempus AI. 4 of the 7 publish a pay range, running $70,000 to $117,000 a year. The rest do not say. Every posting is full time. The most recent went up on Sep 30, 2026.
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Open roles
Senior Accountant
Posted Sep 30 · Verified Oct 6
Senior Accountant - Hybrid Chicago, IL
Posted Sep 10 · Verified Oct 6
Senior Accountant
Posted Sep 10 · Verified Oct 6
Senior Accountant
Posted Aug 26 · Verified Oct 6
Senior Accountant
Posted Aug 25 · Verified Oct 6
Senior Accountant (Hybrid)
Posted Aug 18 · Verified Oct 6
Senior Accountant
Posted Jul 23 · Verified Oct 6
What it pays here
Only some employers publish a range. These are the ones that did, as written in their own postings:
- $95,000–$100,000 a year
- $75,000–$110,000 a year
- $90,000–$110,000 a year
- $70,000–$117,000 a year
What they ask senior accountant candidates here
Drawn from the 7 open postings on this page. The ones that come up across several employers are near the top.
Walk me through how you build a forecast and what you do when actuals start drifting from it.
What they are checking: Whether they understand forecasting drivers and investigate variances rather than just updating numbers.
Tell me about a time your financial analysis changed a leadership decision.
What they are checking: Whether they turn numbers into insight that leaders act on, which the role stresses.
How do you explain a complex variance to an executive who does not have an accounting background?
What they are checking: Whether they can translate numbers into a simple, accurate story.
Walk me through your month-end close responsibilities and how you make sure entries are correct.
What they are checking: Whether they know close steps, reconciliations and review checks well.
You find an error in a report that has already gone to leadership. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they correct it quickly and openly, since hiding errors destroys trust in finance.
Tell me about a process you improved or automated.
What they are checking: Whether they look for ways to work faster and more accurately, as the posting mentions.
This role is remote. How do you stay connected with the business and your team?
What they are checking: Whether they communicate proactively and build relationships without being in an office.
What tools and systems do you use for financial reporting and analysis?
What they are checking: Whether they are strong in Excel and reporting tools and can learn new systems.
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