at Robert Half in East Dundee, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description We are in search of a meticulous Senior Accountant for our operations based in East Dundee, Illinois. The role involves handling general ledger tasks in a multi-company, high-volume environment, particularly in the construction industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing monthly work papers and account reconciliations across multiple companies, as well as maintaining fixed asset reporting.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain and update equipment in DSW and VP Equipment master, along with all related schedules for multiple companies.
- Prepare entity level and consolidating financial statements for management review.
- Handle all monthly journal entries including setup, maintenance, and posting of recurring entries.
- Prepare monthly accruals, inventory adjustment calculations, and GL Support schedules.
- Ensure the preparation of all monthly, quarterly, and annual sales, use, IFTA, and heavy vehicle tax returns.
- Collaborate with the treasury department to verify loan balances in the GL and provide invoice and equipment detail information as needed.
- Apply your expertise in Construction Accounting, General Ledger, and Month End Close to effectively perform all duties.
- Leverage Microsoft Office products, such as Excel and Word, to efficiently and effectively manage tasks. Requirements – Must possess a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role as a Senior Accountant
- Proficiency in Construction Accounting is necessary
- Should have experience in the Construction industry
- Expertise in managing the General Ledger is required
- Demonstrated ability in performing Month End Close activities
- Candidate must have a relevant degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
- Professional certifications like CPA will be considered an advantage
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in using accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make sound decisions based on accurate and timely analyses
- High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
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