Sr. Accountant Financial Reporting

The Senior Accountant will be a critical member of the accounting team responsible for being a key member in month-end close consolidation financial reporting and analysis lease accounting and ensuring compliance with GAAP SOX controls and internal policies.

This role is critical in handling higher complexity technical accounting matters financial reporting and analysis. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced setting and brings strong technical acumen analytical acute attention to detail and solution-oriented mindset.

Hybrid role 2 days per week at ATIs corporate headquarters office in Downers Grove IL.

Month-End Close & Consolidation: Prepare journal entries accruals intercompany eliminations and account reconciliations across multiple entities. Ensure accurate and timely closing procedures.
Financial Reporting: Prepare financial statements related footnotes and analysis for reporting group inclusive of disclosures
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with FP&A legal and operations teams to support business initiatives and ensure accounting alignment
Project-based work including but not limited to ERP system upgrades business initiative financial analysis training creating and/or maintaining standard operating procedures process improvement
Audit and Internal Control Support: Coordinate with external auditors by providing schedules support and documentation during interim and annual audits
Technical Accounting Research and Analysis: Analyze and interpret complex accounting issues (e.g. ASC 842 ASC 360 ASC 810 ASC 606 ASC 470 etc.) and research new standards and pronouncements

Minimum Education
Required:
Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance
Preferred:
N/A

Minimum Experience
Required:
5 years of relevant accounting experience ideally in high-growth retail or healthcare organizations
Experience with multi-entity and/or consolidated financial statements
General ledger management and cost allocations
Preferred:
SOX-compliance programs and documentation requirements
Preparing financial analysis and presenting to internal and external stakeholders

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Strong knowledge of GAAP (ASC 842 ASC 810 ASC 360) and financial reporting requirements
Excellent problem-solving analytical organization and communication skills
Proficiency in accounting systems (e.g. NetSuite Oracle SAP Great Plains or similar)
Advanced excel skills (Vlookup Nested Formulas Pivot Tables Advanced Charting PowerPivot)
Experience in accounting software such as Trintech GTreasury Workiva Bi360 etc.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced complex environment with competing priorities

Licenses and Certifications
Required:

Preferred:
CPA or CPA Candidate