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Robert Half Corporate Accountant in Chicago, Illinois
Description
To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m
You know what’s awesome? Chicago Summer. You know what else is awesome? A high-paying job that respects your work-life balance so you can enjoy your Summer. This role has perks that are unmatched by its competitors. Plus, this position doubles as a fast-track career advancement opportunity as they prefer to promote from within.
You could find the perfect full-time Staff Accountant position working for this terrific Transport company. Candidates looking for strong compensation, excellent benefits, and career advancement should consider this position. Staff Accountants looking to join a thriving, fast-paced company that recognizes talent and effort will be interested in Robert Half's opportunity for ambitious and detail-oriented candidates. Based in the Chicago, Illinois area, this role is a career-building, multi-faceted opportunity to work for a company that recognizes and rewards hard work. Candidates with the ability to to prepare journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliation, fixed asset maintenance, and general ledger reconciliation and be responsible for many aspects of internal reporting during the monthly close will be preferred. In this role, you will participate in compliance, interact with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits, and review schedules reporting processes. This could be the ideal position for you, if you have a complex understanding of Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets.
Key responsibilities
Produce journal entries and perform the month end close under minimal supervision
Become well-versed in month end balance sheet account reconciliations
Produce analyses for monthly balance sheets and income statements for reporting by management
Ad hoc reporting and performing special projects upon request
Coordinate and analyze a variety of financial data, then report it in a way that is useful and understandable
Partake in various department-wide initiatives
Assist with the month end, quarter end and year end closing process by preparing monthly financial close workbooks
Organize schedules for monthly payments and capital lease
Maintain, implement, and adhere to internal controls. Also ensure that accounting procedures comply with GAAP
Produce complex journal entries and account reconciliations which include, but are not limited to, cash, prepaid expenses, and payroll
Manage intercompany reconciliation, billings, and transactions
Requirements
Requirements:
Working knowledge of spreadsheets and databases
Great attention to detail
BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics
Ability to meet deadlines
Experience with ERP systems
Solid understanding of Microsoft Excel
Fully formed organizational, written and verbal communication skills
Self-starter and strong ethical standards
Recent and relevant accounting experience
To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m
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