Job Information
Robert Half Staff Accountant in Chicago, Illinois
Description
To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m
The warmer Chicago months are pretty much here! Treat yourself this Spring season to a new job opportunity at a Fortune 500 company that was voted one of the best places to work in 2024.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Assists in the day-to-day, monthly, and year-end operations of the Finance Department including financial statement presentation and analysis
Contributing to monthly, QTD, and YTD financial statements and related reports including but not limited to balance sheets, income statements, cash-flow statements, and budget to actual variance analyses
Reviews general ledger (G/L) activity to ensure all activity is properly recorded and reflected in G/L.
Prepares and analyzes financial statement workpapers to verify accuracy of bookkeeping for the period
Supports preparation of annual tax documents
Assists in the creation, maintenance, and reconciliation of store level and corporate bank accounts
Review of company books to ensure timely and accurate processing and recording all accounts payable transactions, and ensures that all invoices and staff reimbursements are paid accurately and in accordance with Finance policies and procedures
Assists with the recording and reconciliation of revenue and receivables
Records and processes intercompany expense allocations, monthly accruals, amortization of prepaid expenses, fixed assets depreciation, and recording of adjusting and/or reclassification journal entries, if necessary
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS:
Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
A minimum of one year corporate accounting experience preferred
Restaurant/hospitality or retail experience preferred
Willingness and ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with evolving processes
Ability to work with all levels of management, including executive leadership team and restaurant operations
Proficiency with accounting and reporting systems and tools (such as QuickBooks, MS Excel, and Compeat)
Working knowledge of forecasting and financial reports
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow
Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to enthusiastically work within constantly changing priorities
Commitment to excellence and high standards
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m
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