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
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 Staff 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…
Summary
The Staff Accountant is a key member of a group of talented Accounting and Tax professionals. This position supports daily accounting operations, including the analysis and reconciliation of general ledger accounts, review of financial statements, and various firm-wide business initiatives and projects. The Staff Accountant has the opportunity to assist with various firm-wide business initiatives and projects. As a member of a team that is extremely focused on process improvement, this position also has the opportunity to help eliminate inefficiencies and identify solutions to maximize results. This role works collaboratively with professionals outside of the Accounting team, including Real Estate Operations, Human Resources, Information Technology and various others.
Job Description:
Prepares journal entries on a daily basis.
Reconciles general ledger account balances on a monthly basis to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Reviews and analyzes financial statements on a monthly basis. Provides commentary to senior leaders of the Accounting team.
Assists with the year-end financial statement audit and other audits, as required.
Assists with accounting operations for international entities in Mexico, Puerto Rico, South Korea, and Brazil.
Assist with daily treasury activities.
Works collaboratively with a talented group of Accounting professionals, including senior leaders of the Accounting department. Also has exposure to professionals outside of the Accounting department, including Real Estate Operations, Human Resources, Information Technology and various others.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Sell on job: Diversity and inclusion, amazing benefits, 37.5 hour work week, great team environment, lots of promotion from within, defined growth path with a 3 year window for mobility (3 up or out), profit sharing and benefits from day 1, family oriented feel to it, 6% profit sharing on top of bonus and salary
Requirements
Benefits:
· Medical/dental/vision (starts first day of hire)
· PTO package (20 days) and at 3 years increases to 29 days
· Paid holidays (9)
· Employee discounts (hotels, travel, fitness (gym memberships, workout attire etc.)
· 401k (no match) + profit sharing
· Annual reviews merit increases
· Discretionary bonuses paid (based on company and personal performance)
· Hours: M-F 8:30-5pm
To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m
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