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Robert Half Sr. Accountant in Chicago, Illinois
Description
Considering a job in the accounting field in the Chicago, Illinois area? Apply now for this role as a Senior Accountant through Robert Half. Work with a growing company to enhance your career and your knowledge. Apply for this role as soon as possible because there is an immediate need to fill this position. This is a long-term contract / temporary to hire opportunity in the Healthcare/NHS field.
Major responsibilities
Create analysis on financial results (trends, performance metrics, benchmarks)
Work with external auditors to coordinate quarterly reviews and testing
Implement monthly accounting close procedures and deliverables (journal entries, reconciliations, reports) in compliance with GAAP
Achieve compliance with corporate accounting policies and procedures and controls by working with business partners
Bring a daily dedication to continuously improve the automation of the accounting and reporting process
Prepare reconciliations of Balance Sheet accounts
Complete other projects as required
Take part in various department-wide initiatives
Assemble monthly consolidated P& L and Balance Sheet flux analysis for management reporting
Requirements - 3+ years of overall general accounting experience
BA/BS in Accounting, CPA credentials are preferred
Audit Prep experience highly preferred
Earlier work involving Monthly Financial Reports
Account reconciliation experience
Adeptness in bank reconciliations
Background working with reporting
General familiarity with Accounting Software Systems
Practical knowledge of Ad Hoc Reporting
Month end closings experience desired
Balance Sheet Account Reconciliation experience
Good understanding of Fixed Asset Records
Demonstrated knowledge of Accounting procedures
Account reconciliation experience highly desired
Balance Sheet Reconciliation experience
Experience with ERP systems
Experience in SOX control execution/documentation
Attention to detail and proven ability to follow standard procedures is a requirement
Ability to work well with functional department managers
Strong organization skills
Aptitude for analyzing financial data and generating accurate reports in a timely manner
Seizes opportunities to produce results without direct supervision
Excellent analytical, quantitative and social skills
Comfortable working in a changing and dynamic environment
Strong organizational skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines
Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
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