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Robert Half Senior Accountant in Chicago, Illinois
Description
To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m
The two biggest things on people’s minds right now: ‘When is Summer getting here?’ and ‘Where can I find a fresh start?’. NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly.
SUMMARY:
The Senior Accountant performs a variety of accounting, tax, payroll, and financial duties according to established policies and procedures. Ideal candidate must be able to perform and make discretionary decisions to complex accounting and reporting duties. Maintains contact with attorneys, staff and clients and observes confidentiality in client and Firm matters. The Senior Accountant will supervise the Accounts Payable team and will help train and mentor staff on current and new processes and will document and maintain all processes and procedures up to date.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations during the month-end close analytical procedures to support forecasting the future revenues and expenses.
Responsible for the day-to-day review of the accounts payable and accounts receivable invoices to ensure they are recorded to the appropriate general ledger accounts.
Review expense reimbursement reports and company credit card statements to ensure compliance with the Firm’s reimbursement policy.
Reconcile depository and disbursement bank accounts to the general ledger and trust account registers, as well as address aged deposits in transit and outstanding checks.
Prepare general ledger balance sheet account schedules to verify accuracy of account balances and provide visibility to balance sheet transactions.
Review balance sheet, income and cash flow statements to identify trends, exceptions, variances and errors that need to be documented or reclassified.
Create monthly, quarterly, and year-end journal entries to record required accruals and reclassifications of identified general ledger account discrepancies.
Responsible for the day to day operational account and month-end close.
Responsible for timely and accurately calculate and report sales, use, lease and amusement taxes.
Responsible for training new and current employees on processes and procedures.
Create and will maintain all accounting processes and procedures for training purposes.
Other initiatives and duties as assigned.
Requirements
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
4-7 years of experience
Experience with general ledger functions and month- end and year-end close processes.
Knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m
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