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Robert Half Sr. Accountant in EAST DUNDEE, Illinois
Description This role prepares and consolidates financial statements, analyzes and reconciles accounts, analyzes cash flow, creates budgets and forecasts, prepares audits, and manages internal control maintenance and regulatory reporting to attain company goals. This position requires top-notch analytical skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Excellent compensation is just part of the package. You will also be offered benefits and the opportunity for advancement.
What you get to do every day
Provide monthly accounting closure procedures and deliverables, which includes journal entries, reconciliations, reports in compliance with GAAP
Manage Ad-hoc projects as necessary
Formulate Balance Sheet account reconciliations
Provide assistance in coordinating quarterly reviews and testing with internal and external
Uphold company standards when working with business partners to ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, procedures and controls; while also providing support on special requests when required
Apply oneself to various department-wide initiatives
Review financial information such as trends, performance metrics, benchmarks, etc. and present analysis in a clear manner
Provide monthly consolidated P& L and Balance Sheet flux analysis for management reporting
Commitment to continuously improve the automation of the accounting and reporting process Requirements - Knowledge of construction project accounting
Construction Projects experience desired
Prior experience in a public accounting environment is highly valued
BA/BS in Accounting, CPA credentials are preferred
Efficient in ERP systems
3+ years of overall general accounting experience, ideally with Big 4 experience
Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills
Strong attention to detail
Self-driven motivator who takes initiative on projects with a strong ability to understand and solve creative challenges
Familiarity with corporate performance management (CPM) and business intelligence systems required
Experience working in a dynamic and changing company environment a plus
Commitment and abilities to meet critical business deadlines
Great written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
Able to manage time well
SEC reporting and SOX compliance is a plus
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