at Robert Half in Elmhurst, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description We are in search of a meticulous Sr. Accountant to join our team in the service industry, based in Elmhurst, Illinois. The Sr. Accountant will be instrumental in managing the month-end close process and daily accounting activities, as well as contributing to quarterly forecasting and diverse ad-hoc requests. This role will cover a broad range of responsibilities including inventory accounting, parts costing/pricing, fleet accounting, and balance sheet reconciliations.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive balance sheet reconciliations.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for certain areas within the accounting function, such as inventory costing, fleet accounting, and part usage.
- Generate accurate accounting reports and present their results.
- Analyze financial data and summarize financial status.
- Identify errors and propose ways to improve process efficiency.
- Review and suggest modifications to accounting systems and procedures.
- Liaise with external auditors to facilitate an efficient annual audit.
- Support the month-end and year-end close process.
- Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
- Ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.
- Use business acumen to conduct forecasts for fleet, part usage, and balance sheet. Requirements – Must have a minimum of three years of experience in an accounting role
- Proficiency in Account Reconciliation, Balance Sheet Reconciliation, and Bank Reconciliations is required
- Experience with General Ledger management and Journal Entries is necessary
- Must possess strong skills in using Microsoft Excel for financial tasks and reporting
- Knowledge of Month End Close processes is essential
- Familiarity with NetSuite accounting software is a plus
- Experience in Inventory Accounting is desirable
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification is preferred
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- High attention to detail and accuracy in work
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
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