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Robert Half Accountant in Chicago, Illinois
Description
To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m
Join the wave of young finance professionals who are swapping their mundane 9-5s for fresh opportunities with Chicago’s top companies.
Job Description:
• Maintain and prepare both GAAP and Tax books and records, periodic financial statements and capital account statements for various private equity funds, holding companies, and management entities
• Assist in the monthly/quarterly close process and completion of related control documentation (both tax and GAAP)
• Respond to accounting related investor inquiries
• Coordinate with public accounting firm auditors and prepare audited financial statements
• Apply accounting rules to investment fund transactions
• Apply the limited partnership agreement provisions to investment fund transactions and partner allocations
• Prepare capital call and distribution allocations and investor notifications via the company's investor correspondence system
• Support various aspects of the company's Tax function such as reviewing federal and state K-1s, providing information to tax advisors, discrete projects
• Assist with various ad hoc projects such as improvements to investor reporting, accounting software upgrades, fundraising, etc.
• Research accounting requirements within the Audit Guide for Investment Companies, as needed
Requirements
Job Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Proficient in Excel (formulas, shortcuts, etc.)
• Detail oriented with a strong work ethic
• Team player willing to take on many different tasks in a small team environment
• Positive attitude that can contribute favorably to the finance team’s culture
• Ability to multitask
• CPA not required but encouraged
To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m
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