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Robert Half Senior Accountant in Chicago, Illinois
Description
To apply to this role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m
Let’s get you into a job where you’re not under compensated for your hard work. How about one where the company values your time? A high-end firm that was just rated one of the top places to work in Chicago just created a new Senior Accountant position. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks.
1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees
2) They have higher bonus structures
3) There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.
4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)
5) And more…
Job Description:
Routine responsibilities will include preparation and review of journal entries, oversight of accounting for balance sheet account reconciliations, financial statement analytics, and accumulation of details utilized to compile the quarterly statement of cash flows and footnote disclosures. In the undertaking of these tasks, the Senior Accountant – Compensation will be expected to ensure the quality of work delivered by the team’s Staff Accountants and assist their supervisor(s) in fostering the Staff Accountants’ career development. Additional responsibilities include assisting in the enhancement of internal controls and participating in special projects that improve or streamline accounting processes.
Preparation and review of monthly journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and analytics over significant account balances including incentive compensation, stock-based compensation, and insurance.
Review journal entries, account reconciliations, analytics, and other work assigned to and prepared by staff accountants.
Assist with the optimization of accounting procedures and special projects, as required.
Fielding and resolving inquiries from management, other departments within the company, and external auditors.
Contribute to compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, including documentation of process areas and testing of key controls.
Provide financial support to HR Compensation, Benefits, and Payroll teams.
Reviewing quarterly schedules for external reporting.
Requirements
Job Requirements:
3-5 years of experience in corporate accounting, public accounting, or another equivalent business/financial role
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or another related field
Strong PC skills, including Microsoft Office
To apply to this role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m
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