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Robert Half Sr. Accountant in CHICAGO, Illinois
Description This Senior Accountant position is a perfect match for a skilled Accountant with an aptitude for adaptability. This is an immediate Senior Accountant position, so apply as soon as possible! This long-term contract / temporary to hire employment opportunity is based in the Chicago, Illinois area.
What you get to do every day
Realize compliance with corporate accounting policies and procedures and controls by working with business partners
Prepare monthly consolidated P& L and Balance Sheet flux analysis for management reporting
Work with internal and external auditors to coordinate quarterly reviews and testing
Constantly improve the automation of the accounting and reporting process
Participate in various department-wide initiatives
Execute monthly accounting close procedures and deliverables (journal entries, reconciliations, reports) in compliance with GAAP
Formulate Balance Sheet account reconciliations
Analyze financial results (benchmarks, trends, performance metrics)
Complete other projects as required Requirements - Ability and willingness to meet business critical deadlines
Strong organization skills with a sense of urgency and capable of prioritizing multiple tasks
Outstanding skills in analyzing financial data and promptly generating accurate reports
Minimum 5-7 years of overall general accounting experience
Deep understanding of internal controls and SOX compliance
Comfortable working in a changing and dynamic environment
Practical knowledge of journal entries
General familiarity with Cam Reconciliation
Proven knowledge of Balance Sheet Reconciliation
Deep understanding of month end closings
Well-founded grasp of bank reconciliations
Balance Sheet Account Reconciliation experience highly desired
GAAP Accounting experience
Knowledge of US GAAP
Foundational knowledge in account reconciliation
Self-starter, ability to identify issues and resolve problems
BA/BS in Accounting, CPA credentials are preferred
Proficient in ERP systems
Ability to effectively interact, verbally and in writing, with functional department managers
Exemplary analytical, quantitative and social skills
Observant, accurate and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
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