Senior Accountant

at Robert Half

Job Description

Description

To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m

Join the wave of young finance professionals who are swapping their mundane 9-5s for fresh opportunities with Chicago’s top companies.

Overview

The Senior Accountant is responsible for general accounting functions supporting A/R, A/P, Treasury, Tax, Fixed Assets and other special projects as identified. The position also assists with the development of annual budgets and be actively engaged in the year-end audit. The position also performs a quality and control role through the review of journal entries created by other team members. The role works cross functionally with Commercial, Portfolio, Risk, operations, and IT on an ongoing basis.

Responsibilities

+ Preparing monthly analysis of assigned balance sheet accounts and participation in a monthly balance sheet review

+ Provide accounting support to billing & collections team regarding deferred/unearned schedules accounting, A/R reconciliations of the GL and Subledger

+ Support A/R delinquency efforts and research and resolution of unapplied cash and credits

+ Assist in the drafting of footnotes in the annual audited financial statements

+ Assist in the development of the annual budget

+ Assist in the preparation of monthly reports for lenders and securitized asset pools

+ Reviewing account reconciliations and journal entries of others in a quality assurance and control role

+ Provide back up support for various team members

+ Perform analysis and classification testing for operating versus capital leases

+ Develop and maintain amortization schedules for capital leases and other balance sheet accounts

+ Special projects as assigned

Requirements:

+ Dedication and requisite skills to meet critical business deadlines

+ BA/BS in Accounting, CPA credentials are preferred

+ 3-5 years of overall general accounting experience, ideally with Big 4 experience

+ SEC reporting and SOX compliance is a plus

+ Familiarity with corporate performance management (CPM) and business intelligence systems required

+ Skilled with ERP systems

+ Sound written and verbal communication skills

+ Seizes opportunities to produce results without direct supervision

+ Prior work done in public accounting is desired

+ Microsoft Excel experience

+ Strong attention to detail

+ Exceptional analytical, quantitative and social skills

+ Exceptional time management skills preferred

+ Experience working in a dynamic and changing company environment a plus

To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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