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Robert Half Senior Accountant I in Chicago, Illinois
Description
To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m
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Job Description
This position is responsible for supporting all accounting activities associated with the close and consolidation of the Company's financial statements for the North American entities of the business unit for our foreign-based parent. Prepares the IFRS and Statutory financial statements, including audited financial statements, for a group of insurance and non-insurance affiliates. Reviews and ensures adherence to IFRS and Statutory accounting policies and monitors company processes in support of the close. Completes project work as assigned.
Responsibilities:
Prepares monthly technical close entries on an IFRS basis, including completion of submissions. Monitor changes to IFRS reporting requirements and ensure compliance with accounting policy.
Prepare quarterly and annual Statutory schedules for multiple legal entities. Schedule F penalty calculation and mitigation efforts to minimize for annual reporting.
Complete reconciliations between IFRS and Statutory reporting.
Drafts Footnote disclosures and management discussions and analysis for regulatory reporting
Actively participates in daily close stand up team meetings, self monitoring of tasks completion and assists in monitoring timeliness of close processes and identifying items for discussion or resolution.
Completes monthly account reconciliations.
Responds to state inquiries about financial results and coordinates state examinations of the insurance companies as needed.
Archive records to satisfy audit and statutory requirements.
Requirements
Job Requirements:
3-5 years experience in Financial Statement preparation
3-5 years experience in relevant insurance accounting experience, including knowledge of US statutory and GAAP accounting principles. Knowledge of IFRS is a plus
Knowledge of IFRS/Statutory Accounting, with an emphasis on financial reporting
Knowledge of insurance accounting principles, especially for property and casualty companies
Experience with SAP/BW/Cognos and proficient in Microsoft Office products
Data Quality and Reporting: Ensuring compliance of closing, reporting with internal & external requirements
Accounting, Finance or Business degree
CPA Preferred
To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m
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