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Robert Half Senior Accountant in Chicago, Illinois
Description
To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m
The two biggest things on people’s minds right now: ‘When is Summer getting here?’ and ‘Where can I find a fresh start?’. NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly.
Job Description:
This position is responsible for providing high-level technical accounting functions, overseeing, and preparing financial reports, performing research and analysis, and maintaining the general ledger and account reconciliations. Monitors procedures and controls to ensure compliance, accuracy, and efficiency of department processes. Facilitates key financial projects. Serves as a subject matter expert to accounting staff. Provides accounting expertise for special initiatives to guarantee the safety and soundness of financial results.
Responsibilities
Accounting & Reporting - Analyzes and interprets complex financial records and reports. Develops and recommends analysis and reporting methods for management. Maintains a ledger to ensure effectiveness and accuracy of all accounting tasks. Tests business continuity plans and assists in the internal control review process. Leads accounting projects.
System Support - Updates and tests the technical accounting system. Ensures financial platforms are functioning properly to support month-end close, external, and internal reporting requirements.
Collaboration - Partners with associates, business units, and managers during the course of daily accounting operations. Serves as a subject matter expert and mentor to less experienced associates on specific projects. Works closely with internal and external auditors in evaluating financial data and department processes.
Reconcilement - Identifies and recommends process enhancements to aid in the resolution of exceptions, discrepancies, and variances encountered in different applications. Partners with senior management to ensure accurate financial close.
Peer Leadership - Assists management with onboarding and training of new staff. May mentor less experienced associates, including review of daily output and coaching on accounting issues.
Requirements
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of experience in Accounting, Audit, or Financial Analysis OR High School Diploma or GED and 10 years of experience in Accounting, Audit, or Financial Analysis
License or Certification Type: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Preferred
Lease Accounting experience preferred
Skill(s): Strong understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and self-motivated problem solver, Knowledge of accounting and financial systems
To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m
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