Virtual
Senior Accountant Contractor
Virtual, Deerfield, Illinois, United States, 60063
RESPONSIBILITIES
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General accounting for US and Canada to include month-end close, entry preparation, reconciliations, support audit request, and GAAP reporting, as required.
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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.
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Analyze accounts, understand where adjustments are needed and prepares journal entries, and monthly account reconciliations following success criteria.
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Design and complete summaries, supplementals and reports as needed.
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Execute specific analysis and transactions (i.e., cash, leases and fixed assets).
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Responsible for daily management of general ledger activities.
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Assist in documentation and monitoring of internal controls and participate in SOX testing.
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Support management through data collection, analysis and special projects.
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Assist with financial, tax and other audits.
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Other duties as assigned.
AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE
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Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
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5+ years related experience in an accounting role; working in multinational company environment preferred
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Owns results – takes failures as learning opportunities to improve and create standard work
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Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; expert in Excel pivot tables, VLOOKUP, sum-if & higher-level functions, etc.
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Working knowledge of GAAP and SOX
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Desired software expertise: SAP, Blackline
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CPA a plus
Desired qualifications express expectations for ideal/fully proficient candidates; equivalent experience will also be considered.
Personal Traits
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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
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Capacity to plan, organize, & complete projects on time.
Ability to juggle multiple responsibilities and deadlines
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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.
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Additional hours may be required during close cycles
• Excited for a new opportunity and to excel in their career
•
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