Job Information
Robert Half Sr. Staff Accountant in BENSENVILLE, Illinois
Description
To apply for this position, please email resume to Valerie.Herron @ RobertHalf.c0m with the subject "Sr Staff Accountant"
Do you enjoy a challenge and can keep up in a fast-paced environment? Is joining a company in the Chemicals Manufacturing field an exciting idea? Robert Half could have your dream job! Your tasks as Senior Accountant will include financial statement preparation and consolidation, account analysis and reconciliations, cash flow analysis, budgets and forecasting, audit preparation, and internal control maintenance and regulatory reporting. To succeed in this role, you must be proficient at analyzing information. In this full-time role, you will be well compensated, offered great benefits, and have the chance to grow. This Senior Accountant role is based in Bensenville, Illinois with a company in the Chemicals Manufacturing field.
What you get to do every single day
Provide monthly consolidated P& L and Balance Sheet flux analysis for management reporting
Complete monthly accounting close procedures and deliverables that includes journal entries, reconciliations, and reports in the compensation area in compliance with GAAP
Continuously analyze current automation of the accounting and reporting process and present improvement suggestions
Prepare financial analysis on trends, performance metrics, benchmarks, etc.
Supply Balance Sheet account reconciliations
Engage in various department-wide initiatives
Contribute to coordinating quarterly reviews and testing with internal and external auditors
Administer Ad-hoc projects as necessary
When working with business partners, ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, procedures and controls. Additionally, be able to provide support on special requests
Requirements
ERP system experience
Proficiency with corporate performance management (CPM) and business intelligence systems required
Experience working in a dynamic and changing company environment a plus
Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills
Prior experience in a public accounting environment is highly valued
Strong time management skills preferred
3-5 years of overall general accounting experience, ideally with Big 4 experience
BA/BS in Accounting, CPA credentials are preferred
Deep understanding of general ledger
Foundational knowledge in journal entries
Expertise in Corporate Accounting
Microsoft Excel experience
SEC reporting and SOX compliance is a plus
Attentive, ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
Ability and willingness to meet business critical deadlines
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Seizes opportunities to produce results without direct supervision
To apply for this position, please email resume to Valerie.Herron @ RobertHalf.c0m with the subject "Sr Staff Accountant"
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