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Robert Half Sr. Accountant in Ringwood, Illinois
Description We are in search of a seasoned Sr. Accountant to join our team in RINGWOOD, Illinois. This role revolves around overseeing general accounting operations by controlling and verifying our financial transactions. The Sr. Accountant will play a crucial role in reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining the general ledger, preparing month-end close procedures, and analyzing financial reports and forecasts.
Responsibilities:
• Apply project-related accounting methods for booking revenue and expenses by gathering appropriate data, calculating amounts, and booking transactions in accordance with GAAP percentage of completion standards.
• Provide support to the operations team with ad hoc analyses and information gathering to facilitate decision making for leadership.
• Assist with weekly customer invoicing based on project activity with operating team approval.
• Perform daily cash and credit card inputs into the ERP to speed up month-end close, gain accuracy of reporting, and enhance real-time KPI generation.
• Review and confirm labor, material, tools, repairs & maintenance, and capital expenditures on a monthly basis.
• Track profitability of projects based on estimates supplied by onsite management.
• Maintain balance sheet workpapers on a monthly basis and provide proper support for balances listed.
• Identify accruals and prepaid expenses then determine appropriate accounting methodologies before recording.
• Verify, allocate, and reconcile accounts payable and receivable.
• Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results.
• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status.
• Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending.
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures.
• Participate in financial standards setting and in the forecast process.
• Prepare financial statements and assist in the creation of budget according to schedule.
• Assist with tax audits and tax returns.
• Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance.
• Support month-end and year-end close process.
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP principles.
• Liaise with CFO to improve financial procedures. Requirements • Proven experience in a Sr. Accountant or similar role
• Advanced knowledge and experience with Account Reconciliation
• Proficiency in Balance Sheet Reconciliation
• Experience in Bank Reconciliations
• Solid understanding of General Ledger maintenance
• Ability to prepare and analyze Journal Entries
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience in Month End Close activities
• Familiarity with NetSuite accounting software
• Proficiency in Oracle
• Experience with SAP software
• Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
• CPA certification is preferred
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• High level of integrity and professionalism
• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly.
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