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Robert Half Sr. Accountant in Rockford, Illinois
Description Do challenges and fast-paced cultures inspire you to work hard? Do you dream of joining a highly regarded company? If so, Robert Half is looking for you. As a Senior Accountant, you will be tasked with financial statement preparation and consolidation, account analysis and reconciliations, cash flow analysis, budgets and forecasting, audit preparation, and internal control maintenance and regulatory reporting. Expert analytical skills are essential to succeeding in this job. This full-time role offers solid compensation and benefits along with possibility growth.
What you get to do every day
Adherence to continuously improve the automation of the accounting and reporting process
Assist in coordinating quarterly reviews and testing with internal and external auditors
Present analysis on financial results such as trends, performance metrics, benchmarks, etc.
Successfully collaborate with business partners to ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, procedures, controls and provide support on special requests when necessary
Coordinate Ad-hoc projects as necessary
Perform monthly accounting close procedures and deliverables such as journal entries, reconciliations, reports in compliance with GAAP
Assemble monthly consolidated P& L and Balance Sheet flux analysis for management reporting
Engage in various department-wide initiatives
Present Balance Sheet account reconciliations Requirements - Current and relevant ERP system experience
Ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment
Engages effectively in self-directed time management and prioritization of workload
Proficiency in general ledger
Foundational knowledge in Balance Sheet Reconciliation
Well-founded grasp of manufacturing
Proven knowledge of budget forecasting
Income Statements experience highly desired
Knowledge of journal entries
General familiarity with GAAP Accounting
Solid understanding of month end closings
BA/BS in Accounting, CPA credentials are preferred
Strong communication skills and able to receive criticism well
Deep understanding of internal controls and SOX compliance
Strong organizational skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines
5+ years of overall general accounting experience, ideally with Big 4 experience
Demonstrated analytical abilities, tendency to quickly connect dots and surmise logical outcomes
Self-starter, ability to identify issues and resolve problems
Attention to detail and demonstrated ability to follow standard procedures is a requirement
Previous experience in public accounting is highly valued
Understanding of corporate performance management (CPM) and business intelligence systems required
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