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Robert Half Accounting Manager/Supervisor in Chicago, Illinois
Description In need of an Accounting Manager to join a forward-looking company, Robert Half is searching for an individual that is eager, ambitious, and experienced. In this position, you will be responsible for leading daily operations, including maintaining the general ledger system, preparing and/or reviewing appropriate ledger entries and reconciliations, preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, assisting with regulatory reporting as applicable, and related duties. The ideal candidate should be able to establish and scale company accounting and finance operations. This is a terrific opportunity to work for a company that recognizes hard work and rewards results as the Accounting Manager. Located in the Chicago, Illinois area, this Accounting Manager position would be on a permanent basis.
Responsibilities
Organize a variety of technical accounting analyses, procedures, and policies
Command sufficient knowledge of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
Ensure close deadlines are met by encouraging and managing the accounting team performance during the closing process
Collaborate with FP& A and accounting management to deliver relevant and timely reporting of financial data analytics, including monthly flash report, key financial metrics, and actual spend against budgets/outlook
Assist in preparing GAAP financial statements through data analysis, document preparation, integrity validation, and reconciliation processes
Review and analyze balance sheets and income statement accounts owned by the Senior Accountant
Play key role in implementation of NetSuite Financials including system and process design, data migration, testing, training, and go-forward system administration Requirements - Exceptional communication skills that provide the ability to interact with all levels of the organization with a high customer service orientation
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or equivalent degree and/or experience
Advanced credentials such as a Masters of Business Administration / MBA or Certified Public Accountant / CPA are preferred
Working knowledge of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is valuable
Solid technical skills
Ability to simplify complex problems and build solutions
Recent relevant financial experience
Microsoft Excel experience desired
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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