Brilliant Staffing
36581 | Senior Corporate Accountant
Brilliant Staffing, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Job Description
Senior Corporate Accountant- $135K-Hybrid
Professional Services
Our client is a leading pre-IPO professional services provider. In collaboration, we are seeking a Senior Corporate Accountant. Reporting to the Corporate Accounting Manager, the Senior Corporate Accountant will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.
Responsibilities:
Perform independently in the core accounting group to ensure an accurate, timely, and predictable close process.
Critically analyze complex and judgmental accounting matters.
Collaborate with third-party resources to complete close processes in-house.
Partner with senior management on implementing and executing internal controls over financial reporting, aiming to build a SOX-compliant accounting department.
Execute controls, including account reconciliations, and support inquiries from third-party auditors.
Proactively communicate risks, opportunities, challenges, and regular updates to accounting management.
Participate in company-wide projects and process improvement initiatives, assessing their impact on the accounting organization.
Leverage best practices to enhance the overall efficiency of the accounting function.
Support strategic financial and operational initiatives.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
CPA preferred
5+ years of related accounting experience
Know-how of SOX compliance is required
Know-how in SEC reporting
Solid understanding of US GAAP.
Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel.
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