at Robert Half in CHICAGO, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description
The objective of the Senior Accountant position is to provide support to the CFO/COO in relation to financial reporting. The Senior Accountant will work closely with an experienced group of professionals while overseeing/engaging in all aspects of the Company’s financial analysis, accounting, taxation, treasury functions, internal controls, external auditors, and thirdparty service providers. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The responsibilities listed below pertain to all investment vehicles managed by the Investment Advisor (“IA”), the IA and its subsidiaries. – Manage the general accounting functions including but not limited to: accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger ensuring accurate classifications of balance sheet and income statement line items – Prepare and distribute weekly cash recap report to Head of Infrastructure – Prepare weekly wire disbursements – Reconcile AP and AR aging reports – Process year end 1099s – Review and ensure proper booking of employee T& E’s with travel coordinator – Point person for all AP, AR, general ledger related transactions for yearly audit activity – Assist in the review of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements; assisting with regulatory reporting as applicable – Researching accounting issues for compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) – Develop and assess current practices and procedures and make recommendations for improvements – Prepare intercompany reports, invoices and reconciliation – File NYC annual commercial rent return – Train under CFO to serve as backup – Produce deliverables on ad hoc projects and requests
RequirementsBachelor’s degree in accounting from a four-year college or university is required.
Experience with Microsoft dynamics or comparable Enterprise Resource Planning Software
Good understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Good understanding of financial statements
Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
Ability to interact with all levels of management
Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office, including ability to do VLOOKUP’s and pivot tables in Excel
Accuracy and attention to detail
Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
Good communication skills (verbal and written)
Detailed-oriented skills
Time management, critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills
Strong work ethic
Self-starter; work with minimal supervision
Analytical skills; apply, interpret and explain analysis of financial data.
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