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Robert Half Senior Accountant, Corporate Accounting (Compensation Team) in Chicago, Illinois
Description
To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m
The warmer Chicago months are pretty much here! Treat yourself this Spring season to a new job opportunity at a Fortune 500 company that was voted one of the best places to work in 2024.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
· Analyze compensation accounts and ensure journal entries are recorded timely during the month-end close process
· Responsible for recording global consultant bonus accruals, benefits, prepaid sign-on bonus amortization and payroll
· Responsible for completing and reviewing monthly account analysis by reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies
· Responsible for providing management and regional controllers with compensation analysis and flux explanations
· Provide key analysis schedules to support the SEC reporting process and earnings release
· Responsible for the development and review of one staff accountant
· Prepares and reviews reports supporting internal and external audits
· Work closely with HR Compensation team, HR Business Partners, Payroll, Regional Finance Directors and FP& A team
· Review and recommend enhancements to the compensation and close process
· Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), general accounting process and internal control elements
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
3-5 years of accounting experience required
CPA or CPA candidate
Experience in public accounting preferred
Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with the ability to create concise, high quality reports
Experience in accounting and financial systems
Knowledge of PeopleSoft General Ledger and Oracle HFM a plus
Experience managing people a plus
Advanced skill level in Microsoft Excel a plus
To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m
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