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Robert Half Senior Accountant in ROLLING MEADOWS, Illinois
Description Do you thrive in challenging, fast-paced environments? Does the chance to work with a reputable Insurance - Casualty company excite you? Apply today for your next job through Robert Half. As a Senior Accountant, you will be tasked with financial statement preparation and consolidation, account analysis and reconciliations, cash flow analysis, budgets and forecasting, audit preparation, and internal control maintenance and regulatory reporting. Candidate must possess top-notch analytical skills. This rewarding full-time job includes a robust compensation package, including benefits, and the possibility to grow. This Senior Accountant role is based in Rolling Meadows, Illinois with a company in the Insurance - Casualty field.
Key responsibilities
Delegate resources to Ad-hoc projects as necessary
Supply Balance Sheet account reconciliations
Partake in various department-wide initiatives
Produce monthly consolidated P& L and Balance Sheet flux analysis for management purposes
Ensure corporate accounting policies, procedures, and controls are followed when working with business partners and be able to provide support on special requests
Complete monthly accounting close procedures and deliverables that includes journal entries, reconciliations, and reports in the compensation area in compliance with GAAP
Continuously analyze current automation of the accounting and reporting process and present improvement suggestions
Contribute to coordinating quarterly reviews and testing with internal and external auditors
Provide analysis on financial results (trends, performance metrics, benchmarks) Requirements - Seizes opportunities to produce results without direct supervision
Sound written and verbal communication skills
Deep understanding of internal controls and SOX compliance
3-5 years of overall general accounting experience, ideally with Big 4 experience
Prior experience in a public accounting environment is highly valued
Notable analytical, quantitative and social skills
Efficient in ERP systems
Ability and willingness to meet business critical deadlines
Audit scheduling experience highly preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of month end closings
Adeptness in Financial Close Process
Account analysis experience
Earlier work involving budgeting
Experience with Annual Close Processes
Account reconciliation experience
Deep understanding of account reconciliation
Practical knowledge of journal entries
Good understanding of CPA
Background working with financial analysis
General familiarity with variance analysis
GAAP Accounting experience desired
Comfortable working in a changing and dynamic environment
BA/BS in Accounting, CPA credentials are preferred
Proficiency with corporate performance management (CPM) and business intelligence systems required
Exceptional time management skills preferred
Strong attention to detail
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