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Robert Half Sr. Accountant in Oak Brook, Illinois
Description Robert Half currently has a permanent position open for an experienced Senior Accountant with drive and know-how to join a rapidly-growing team in the OAK BROOK, Illinois area. As a Senior Accountant, your responsibilities will include financial statement preparation and consolidation, account analysis and reconciliations, cash flow analysis, budgets and forecasting, audit preparation, and internal control maintenance and regulatory reporting. This position comes with a strong compensation and benefits package, including a long-term potential opportunity for the candidate. We are seeking an individual with exemplary analytical skills who enjoys working in a challenging and fast-paced work environment in order to support the continued success of the company.
Responsibilities
Prepare financial analysis on trends, performance metrics, benchmarks, etc.
When working with business partners, ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, procedures and controls. Additionally, be able to provide support on special requests
Aid in coordinating quarterly reviews and testing with internal and external auditors
Present Balance Sheet account reconciliations
Adherence to continuously improve the automation of the accounting and reporting process
Offer involvement in various department-wide initiatives
Provide monthly consolidated P& L and Balance Sheet flux analysis for management reporting
Coordinate Ad-hoc projects as necessary
Complete monthly accounting close procedures and deliverables that includes journal entries, reconciliations, and reports in the compensation area in compliance with GAAP Requirements - SEC reporting and SOX compliance is a plus
Previous experience in public accounting is highly valued
Skill with corporate performance management (CPM) and business intelligence systems required
Takes action on items beyond formal job responsibilities
Distinguished analytical, quantitative and social skills
Strong time management skills preferred
BA/BS in Accounting, CPA credentials are preferred
Proficiency in Audit Activities
Demonstrated knowledge of SAP
General familiarity with Microsoft Excel
Accounting cycle experience desired
Big 4 Accounting Firm experience preferred
Accounting Functions experience required
Experience with Base SAS
Adeptness in CPG
Proficient in ERP systems
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high pressure environment, to prioritize deals and adapt to quick changes while remaining diligent
Dedication and requisite skills to meet critical business deadlines
3+ years of overall general accounting experience, ideally with Big 4 experience
Excellent verbal, written, and social skills
Attention to detail and proven ability to follow standard procedures is a requirement
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