Senior Accountant

at T.Y. Lin International in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions.

Job Summary

This senior-level position is primarily responsible for supporting transaction accounting, monthly close, financial reporting and internal control activities, as well as mentoring and overseeing the work of junior to intermediate accountants. This is an opportunity for someone to build a career with a fast growing business and be a part of improving the financial processes and procedures of the organization.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintains financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts.

Analyzes data and trends by developing spreadsheet reports and verifying information.

Prepares journal entries and account reconciliations. Assists manager with the monthly close process.

Ensures financial data is accurate and complete before entering into the general ledger.

Helps review and maintain accounting procedures, recommends opportunities for change.

Prepare and/or review monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including PR related accruals (bonus, holiday pay, retirement, Intercompany cash).

Meets all monthly, quarterly, and annual process and reporting deadlines.

Prepares budget versus actual reporting and variance analysis as needed.

Proactively communicates potential issues to the Controller/Assistant Controller

Proactively initiates monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting activities.

Assists with the independent annual audits.

Answers accounting and finance questions by researching and interpreting data.

Participates in special projects, analysis, and ad-hoc tasks as requested by management.

QUALIFICATIONS (INCLUDING EDUCATION and/or JOB EXPERIENCE):

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.

5-8 years of experience in related field.

Industry experience preferred (Engineering/Architecture).

Required strong attention to detail, deadline-oriented, and excellent communication skills.

Understanding of GAAP and FAR regulations.

Deltek Vision systems experience preferred.

Client focused, always striving to give clients the best solutions.

High levels of integrity, always doing the right thing in an ethical, fair, and sustainable way.

Demonstrated experience of collaboration in a diverse and inclusive team, working together toward technical excellence.

Additional Information

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TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.

TYLinis an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.

T.Y. Lin International is an equal opportunity employer and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, state, or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.