One of our clients is a Fortune 100 Fastest Growing international manufacturer with HQ in downtown Chicago is looking to hire a Senior Accountant! The people and leadership are truly wonderful and just one of the many reasons we love this team/company.
This company is known for creating innovative products never shying away from an acquisition and enhancing the lives of their own employees through a combination of great benefits and lofty career paths.
Responsibilities:
- Support month quarter and year end reporting activities for timely and accurate reporting
- Prepare & review journal entries and account reconciliations
- Actively participate in monthly balance sheet reviews working with the business and SSC
- Investigate and resolve accounting issues
- Support OneStream reporting to ensure it is performed timely and accurately
- Ensure integrity and reliability of all financial transactions and that they are in accordance with US GAAP.
- Support internal and external audit requests and participate in efforts to remediate audit and control findings.
- Document standard operating procedures and instructions surrounding accounting procedures.
- Share best practices in accounting practices with others in the Accounting CoE and support the Accounting Manager to implement them within the team.
Process Improvement & Special Projects
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and lead the team in implementing best practices to enhance efficiency accuracy and timeliness across the close and reporting processes.
- Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to streamline accounting operations.
- Participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned by the Accounting Manager.
Qualifications:- 3 years of experience
- Public Accounting Experience
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
- Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems (e.g. JDE SL9.
- Strong experience ensuring SOX compliance required.
- Excellent analytical problemsolving and organizational skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
Things to get excited about:
- The company has grown from $950m to $1.9B
- Flexible schedule remote or 2 days in office
- This position is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting and maintaining compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements
- Lots of changes in the company every day is different fast track for your career.
Required Experience:
Senior IC