Accounting/Finance - Accountant - Staff (Senior Level) - The Fountain Group

The Fountain Group is currently seeking a Senior Accountant for a prominent client of ours. This position islocated in Deerfield,IL. Details for the position are as follows:
Job Description:

• $45.00 -$65.00/HR to start! W2
• 6-month contract - (potential to extend or convert based on performance & budget). (Fully onsite M-F 8AM-5PM or 9AM-6PM)
• Responsibilities include:
  • 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.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelors degree required
• SAP nice to have - or other software, JDEdwards, Oracle
• US/Canada accounting principal exp OR Multinational experience OR large corp