--- title: 'Senior Accountant at Strongpoint Partners' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-accountant-strongpoint-partners-chicago-xp7r7qxyh540' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-21' --- # Senior Accountant at Strongpoint Partners - **Company:** Strongpoint Partners - **Location:** Chicago, IL - **Posted:** 2026-10-16 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-21 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/strongpointpartners/jobs/5454798008 ## Job description Who we are: Strongpoint Partners is tech-enabled retirement services platform serving small- to mid-sized businesses with integrated retirement third party administration, recordkeeping, payroll, and HR solutions. Recognized as one of Inc. 5000’s Fastest Growing Private Companies in America and certified as a Great Place to Work, Strongpoint offers a suite of services that prioritizes accuracy, compliance, and reduction of regulatory risk for its clients, delivered by local client success teams that understand the nuances of the markets they serve. Strongpoint Partners combines a relentless passion for service and innovation with the experience and expertise required to make retirement work for everyone. For more information, please visit: [www.strongpointpartners.com](https://www.strongpointpartners.com/). Senior Accountant Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid – 3 days in office) Strongpoint Partners is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our corporate accounting team. This role will be responsible for managing key areas of the balance sheet, including fixed assets, leases, intangible assets, and debt, while supporting the monthly close process, financial reporting, and accounting operations across our growing platform. Working closely with the Controller and VP of Accounting, the Senior Accountant will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the integration of newly acquired partner companies, and identifying opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. ## Key Responsibilities - Manage the fixed asset subledger, including additions, disposals, depreciation, monthly journal entries, and general ledger reconciliations. - Maintain lease accounting in accordance with ASC 842, including new and modified leases, monthly entries, and reconciliation of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities. - Oversee intangible asset accounting, including amortization schedules, monthly postings, and account reconciliations. - Record and reconcile debt activity, including principal payments, interest expense, accruals, and loan liability balances. - Review bank reconciliations across Strongpoint's partner companies, working with internal and external stakeholders to resolve discrepancies. - Analyze monthly general ledger accrual accounts, including self-insurance reserves, legal, audit, tax, and commercial insurance expenses. - Perform intercompany reconciliations and resolve discrepancies to ensure accurate financial reporting. - Prepare and distribute daily cash reporting to support treasury operations. - Support the integration of newly acquired partner companies by ensuring accurate and timely transfer of general ledger data into the company's ERP system. - Prepare account reconciliations and variance analyses, providing clear explanations of period-over-period fluctuations. - Assist with external audits by preparing financial schedules and supporting documentation. - Collaborate with the systems administrator to develop and implement deposit automation processes within Sage. - Partner with accounting leadership on bank account consolidation initiatives to improve treasury management. - Identify and implement process improvements to streamline monthly close activities, strengthen internal controls, and improve operational efficiency. - Perform other duties as assigned. ## Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. - Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience. - Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). - Experience with Sage or a comparable ERP system; Sage experience preferred. - Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and XLOOKUP. - Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail. - Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and departments. - Experience with balance sheet reconciliations, monthly close processes, and financial reporting. ## Compensation The anticipated base salary range for this position is $120,000–$130,000 annually, depending on experience, qualifications, and skills. Work Arrangement This position is based in Chicago, Illinois, and follows a hybrid work schedule requiring three days per week in the office. Our Value-Driven Employee Experience: - Flexible Workplace – Hybrid and remote options available for many roles. - Flexible PTO – Competitive paid time off, including flexible & unlimited options. - Inclusive Environment – A culture that values diversity, collaboration, and respect. - Growth Opportunities – Support for ongoing learning and career development. - Comprehensive Benefits – Health, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage. - Workplace Perks – Incentive bonus programs, flexible hours, & more. **Specific benefits and programs may vary by partner and position. ## About Strongpoint Partners ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Strongpoint Partners provides a tech-enabled retirement, payroll, and HR platform for small- to medium-sized businesses, combining local service with national infrastructure. - **Entity Type**: Private (fastest-growing private company on Inc. 5000) - **Headquarters**: Chicago, IL, USA - **Founded**: 2022 (the Strongpoint Partners entity was launched; predecessor firms have over 40 years of history) - **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed (the company describes itself as “built by founders for founders” and is led by a team of industry veterans) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Retirement plan third-party administration (TPA), payroll, and HR services - **Target customers**: Small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), B2B - **Mission**: “Making retirement work for everyone.” ## Products & Services - **Retirement Plan Administration**: Defined Benefit, Defined Contribution, Cash Balance, and ESOP plan design, administration, fiduciary oversight, and compliance reporting. - **Recordkeeping**: Enterprise-level data validation and customized workflows for retirement plans. - **Payroll (Strongpay)**: Integrated payroll platform that complements TPA services, processing billions in payroll dollars annually. - **HRIS**: Retirement-integrated HR solutions with concierge service and data validation. - **Consulting & Actuarial Services**: Specialty consulting for complex plan structures, including cash balance plans and ESOPs. All offerings are delivered through a tech-enhanced service model with local client success teams. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company) - **Key Metrics**: - Plan Assets Under Administration: **$54B+** - Total Plans Administered: **32,000+** - Retirement Plan Participants Supported: **600,000+** - Employees: **408 U.S.-based** (as of April 2025) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly listed (the company grows through acquisitions and partnerships with independent TPA firms) - **Growth Signals**: - Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies in **2025 and 2026** (two consecutive years) - Rapid expansion via acquisitions: 15+ firms joined between 2022 and 2026 (e.g., Pension Consultants, Actuaries Unlimited, CRP, Benefit Equity, and many more) - Assets under administration grew from $6B (2024) to $54B+ - Headcount more than doubled from ~200 (2024) to 408 (2025) ## Competitive Advantages - **National network, local service**: A partnership of independent TPAs covering 42+ states, offering personalized service with the resources of a national platform. - **Deep expertise**: Average 35+ years of plan design experience among founders; average client tenure of ~9.5 years. - **High customer satisfaction**: Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 81 across the affiliate network. - **Integrated solution**: Combines retirement administration, recordkeeping, payroll, and HR in one platform, reducing compliance risk for clients. - **Scale and compliance**: 100M+ payroll data checks run annually, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance. ## Strategic Focus - Continue building the nation’s most trusted, knowledgeable, and customer-centric retirement and payroll platform for SMBs. - Expand the national network through acquisitions and new partner firms. - Deepen integration between retirement, payroll, and HR solutions to deliver a seamless experience. - Maintain a culture of continuous improvement and service leadership. ## Why Work Here - **Great Place to Work Certified** (2025): 92% of employees say it’s a great place to work (vs. 57% at a typical U.S. company); 97% feel welcomed when joining. - **Award**: Ranked **#40 on Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance™ 2025** (Small and Medium category). - **Culture & Values**: Emphasis on collaboration, integrity, customer obsession, and continuous improvement. Values include “Stronger Together,” “Do Right Things, Do Things Right,” and “Own the Outcome.” - **Benefits**: Flexible Time Off program, robust training and development, and a focus on well-being. - **Work Model**: Not explicitly disclosed; HQ in Chicago with a national remote workforce (likely hybrid/remote options based on distributed team). - **Growth Opportunities**: Rapidly growing company (Inc. 5000) with frequent acquisitions, offering career advancement in retirement, payroll, and HR domains. ## Sources 1. [strongpointpartners.com](https://www.strongpointpartners.com/) 2. [strongpointpartners.com/life-at-strongpoint](https://www.strongpointpartners.com/life-at-strongpoint) 3. [strongpointpartners.com/our-story](https://www.strongpointpartners.com/our-story) 4. [greatplacetowork.com](https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7080453) 5. 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