Senior Accountant- Onsite

Senior Accountant

Pay range is $62000 to $93000

Onsite Role - Chicago Office

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Controller partner with cross-functional teams to manage various weekly monthly and annual requirements for internal and external reporting. Assist in month end close process including accounting for key accounts and performing account reconciliations in an accurate and timely manner. Work closely with parent company to ensure compliance with IFRS accounting standards. Assist in audit procedures and preparation. Review/improve controls over general accounting and financial reporting areas.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

GENERAL ACCOUNTING

Assume role of companys IFRS subject matter expert including advising colleagues and finance leadership of potential changes to policy or procedure to simplify accounting

Partner cross-functionally on new initiatives and ensure compliance with accounting standards of parent company

Prepare and review journal entries for posting to general ledger accounts

Compile and analyze financial information of key accounts

Calculate and analyze various reserve and accrual entries

Reconcile and review various general ledger accounts to ensure balances are appropriate

Maintain integrity of the general ledger account and reporting structure

FINANCIAL REPORTING

Assist with month end close process to ensure timely completion of financial statements

Participate in month end review and analysis of financial statements

Research financial statement variances and recommend needed adjustments

Prepare schedules to meet monthly financial reporting requirements

Prepare supporting schedules verify accuracy and obtain backup from other departments for financial statement reporting

Support external audit including preparing documentation and communication with third parties to ensure timely follow up and resolution of any issues or questions

FINANCIAL CONTROLS

Maintain an effective control environment by taking ownership of and being accountable for assigned control activities

Effectively communicate any concerns around controls to mitigate adverse impacts

Retain evidence of control activity and make it available for review as needed

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelors degree in accounting

CPA certification or CPA eligible

3-5 years experience in the field of accounting

Public accounting experience preferred

Strong technical US GAAP knowledge required; IFRS experience preferred

Able to work cross-functionally with excellent attention to detail and follow through

Solid interpersonal relationship skills

Strong analytical and conceptual skills

Strong oral and written communication skills; able to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization

Proven ability to work collaboratively in a matrix environment

Solid organizational and planning skills

Advanced Excel skills required

Experience with Oracle NetSuite preferred

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & WORK REQUIREMENTS

Ability to effectively communicate at all levels within the organization through written and two-way verbal communication

Able to read and write at a high school graduate level

Able to lift 10 to 20 pounds

Able to sit or stand for extended periods of time

Able to operate various office equipment (e.g. personal computer telephone fax machine copier etc.)

Able to work normal and/or extended (evenings nights and weekends) office hours to meet established deadlines

Able to travel independently to support Company objectives and personal development

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by teammates assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required.