Accounting/Finance - Accountant - Staff (Senior Level) - Contract at TalentBurst, Inc.
Deerfield, IL
About the Job
Accountant
Deerfield, IL 60015
100% onsite
Mon-Fri - 8 to 5 flexible if 9 to 6 or similar are required
Top 3 skills, Quick learner, natural curiosity (wants to understand what doing), detail oriented
RESPONSIBILITIES
• General accounting for US and Canada to include month-end close, entry preparation, reconciliations, support audit request, and GAAP reporting, as required.
• Prepare and/or review monthly account reconciliations for balance sheet accounts ensuring financial records are maintained in compliance with company policy; review, investigate, and resolve accounting errors, discrepancies, and reconciling items.
• Analyze accounts, understand where adjustments are needed and prepares journal entries, and monthly account reconciliations following success criteria.
• Design and complete summaries, supplementals and reports as needed.
• Execute specific analysis and transactions (i.e., cash, leases and fixed assets).
• Responsible for daily management of general ledger activities.
• Assist in documentation and monitoring of internal controls and participate in SOX testing.
• Support management through data collection, analysis and special projects.
• Assist with financial, tax and other audits.
• Other duties as assigned.
AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• 5+ years related experience in an accounting role; working in multinational company environment preferred
• Owns results – takes failures as learning opportunities to improve and create standard work
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; expert in Excel pivot tables, VLOOKUP, sum-if & higher-level functions, etc.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and SOX
• Desired software expertise: SAP, Blackline
• CPA a plus
Desired qualifications express expectations for ideal/fully proficient candidates; equivalent experience will also be considered.
Personal Traits
• Must be self-motivating and self-sufficient with a positive outlook and focused on quality work; plan day in an organized manner and pays attention to details and accuracy
• Capacity to plan, organize, & complete projects on time. Ability to juggle multiple responsibilities and deadlines
• Action oriented individual who is highly proactive at solving problems and obtaining results. Able to work independently after initial instructions and looks for process improvements.
• Additional hours may be required during close cycles
• Excited for a new opportunity and to excel in their career
Deerfield, IL 60015
100% onsite
Mon-Fri - 8 to 5 flexible if 9 to 6 or similar are required
Top 3 skills, Quick learner, natural curiosity (wants to understand what doing), detail oriented
RESPONSIBILITIES
• General accounting for US and Canada to include month-end close, entry preparation, reconciliations, support audit request, and GAAP reporting, as required.
• Prepare and/or review monthly account reconciliations for balance sheet accounts ensuring financial records are maintained in compliance with company policy; review, investigate, and resolve accounting errors, discrepancies, and reconciling items.
• Analyze accounts, understand where adjustments are needed and prepares journal entries, and monthly account reconciliations following success criteria.
• Design and complete summaries, supplementals and reports as needed.
• Execute specific analysis and transactions (i.e., cash, leases and fixed assets).
• Responsible for daily management of general ledger activities.
• Assist in documentation and monitoring of internal controls and participate in SOX testing.
• Support management through data collection, analysis and special projects.
• Assist with financial, tax and other audits.
• Other duties as assigned.
AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• 5+ years related experience in an accounting role; working in multinational company environment preferred
• Owns results – takes failures as learning opportunities to improve and create standard work
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; expert in Excel pivot tables, VLOOKUP, sum-if & higher-level functions, etc.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and SOX
• Desired software expertise: SAP, Blackline
• CPA a plus
Desired qualifications express expectations for ideal/fully proficient candidates; equivalent experience will also be considered.
Personal Traits
• Must be self-motivating and self-sufficient with a positive outlook and focused on quality work; plan day in an organized manner and pays attention to details and accuracy
• Capacity to plan, organize, & complete projects on time. Ability to juggle multiple responsibilities and deadlines
• Action oriented individual who is highly proactive at solving problems and obtaining results. Able to work independently after initial instructions and looks for process improvements.
• Additional hours may be required during close cycles
• Excited for a new opportunity and to excel in their career
