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Robert Half Senior Accountant in Chicago, Illinois
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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
We are in search of a Senior Staff Accountant to lead accounting efforts including performing general ledger functions such as preparing and reviewing journal entries, generating timely financial management reports and reconciliations while working with internal and external stakeholders. This position will be accountable for delivery of financial analysis, while identifying areas for process improvements.
Key Characteristics
• Critical thinker and creative problem solver (out-of-the-box thinker) that naturally pushes to constantly improve systems, processes, and procedures to minimize non-value-added activities
• Solution oriented
• Independent, yet collaborative at appropriate times
• Initiator
• Confidence to work with all levels of the organization, including Executive Management
• Tech-Savvy (strong ERP systems background)
• Desire to learn the Insurance Business and other accounting areas
Day-to-Day
• Assume responsibility for month-end and year-end close activities including timely completion of 70 + bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Perform ongoing review of the company’s trial balance to ensure that all balance sheet account reconciliations are performed, and any reconciling items are addressed in timely manner
• Coordinate resolution of identified items from reconciliations, with support from the team, including calls, emails, and internal escalations as required for problem accounts
• Review and analyze financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Financial analytics of current period\year to prior year and budget variances
• Financial analytics to assist divisions in growing their business
• Perform ad hoc analysis and projects as requested
• Project and capital expenditure reporting
• Work with accounting team on the transition to Workday
• Leverage technology to automate and streamline processes and reporting.
• Interpret and implement general accounting procedures for new products and lines of business for incorporation into financial management reporting structures
• Liaison with accounting peers regarding changes in technology platforms and business partners
• Collaborate with accounting staff across the wider company enterprise
• Assist with forecasting and rolling forecasting
• Assist with budgeting
Requirements
Qualifications
• Advanced degree in Accounting or Finance with professional designation preferred
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and IFRS preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities across all levels of the organization
• Strong leadership skills with a dedication to driving and achieving results
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with accounting system implementation preferred
• ERP experience preferably Workday
To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m
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