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Robert Half Senior Accountant in Chicago, Illinois
Description
To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m
You know what’s awesome? Chicago Summer. You know what else is awesome? A high-paying job that respects your work-life balance so you can enjoy your Summer. This role has perks that are unmatched by it’s competitors. Plus, this position doubles as a fast-track career advancement opportunity as they prefer to promote from within.
What you get to do every day:
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
Produce error-free monthly accounting close procedures and deliverables such as journal entries, reconciliations, reports in compliance with GAAP
Assist in coordinating quarterly reviews and testing with internal and external auditors
Prepare monthly consolidated P& L and Balance Sheet flux analysis for management reporting
Administer Ad-hoc projects as necessary
Prepare financial analysis on trends, performance metrics, benchmarks, etc.
Adherence to continuously improve the automation of the accounting and reporting process
Present Balance Sheet account reconciliations
Participate in various department-wide initiatives
Requirements
Requirements:
BA/BS in Accounting, CPA credentials are preferred
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Experience working in a dynamic and changing company environment a plus
SOX internal control assessments (Section 404) experience
Proven analytical skills - defining problems, collecting relevant data, drawing valid conclusions, and recommending improvement/corrective actions
Self-starter and strong ethical standards
Familiarity with corporate performance management (CPM) and business intelligence systems required
Attention to detail and ability to follow standard procedures is a requirement
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Prior work done in public accounting is desired
Microsoft Excel experience
3-5 years of overall general accounting experience, ideally with Big 4 experience
Current and relevant ERP system experience
Ability to meet deadlines
To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m
Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
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