Sr. Accountant

Company: Robert Half Management Resources
Location: Hoffman Estates
Posted on: February 8, 2020

Job Description:

DescriptionSubmit an application now for the immediate Senior Accountant opportunity through Robert Half Management Resources with an organization in the Hoffman Estates, Illinois area. A client on the rise is in the market for a Senior Accountant. They are eager to work with you! Submit your application as soon as possible for this long-term temporary opportunity.Major responsibilities

• Realize compliance with corporate accounting policies and procedures and controls by working with business partners
• Assist in coordinating quarterly reviews and testing with internal and external auditors
• Prepare reconciliations of Balance Sheet accounts
• Take part in various department-wide initiatives
• Ad-hoc projects as necessary
• Assemble monthly consolidated P&L and Balance Sheet flux analysis for management reporting
• Constantly improve the automation of the accounting and reporting process
• Create analysis on financial results (trends, performance metrics, benchmarks)
• Execute monthly accounting close procedures and deliverables (journal entries, reconciliations, reports) in compliance with GAAPRequirements
  • Be detailed, flexible, and organized
  • Strong time management and organizational skills
  • Strong familiarity with bank reconciliations
  • Foundational knowledge in financial statement preparation
  • Microsoft Excel experience preferred
  • Month end closings experience
  • BA/BS in Accounting, CPA credentials are desired
  • Ability to work well with functional department managers
  • JD Edwards system experience
  • Competence with financial data analysis and report generation that is prompt and accurate
  • SOX internal control assessments (Section 404) experience
  • Ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment
  • Minimum 5-7 years of overall general accounting experience
  • Vow to meet business deadlines
  • Self-driven motivator who takes initiative on projects with a strong ability to understand and solve creative challenges
  • Strong analytical capabilities and discernmentOur industry-leading alliances and broad client network provide you greater access to a variety of unique interim and long-term project opportunities that can keep you continuously engaged. We also provide competitive benefits and compensation packages, as well as online training and continuing professional education (CPE). Our parent company, Robert Half, has appeared on Fortune magazines list of World's Most Admired Companies since 1998.At Robert Half Management Resources, your experience matters - and we put it to good use. To apply for this position or for more information on other engagements, visit us online at roberthalfmr.com or call your branch office at 888.490.3198.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada. 2019 Robert Half Management Resources. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.By clicking 'Apply Now' you are agreeing to Robert Half Terms of Use.Salary: $27.71 - $32.09 / HourlyLocation: Hoffman Estates, ILDate Posted: February 4, 2020Employment Type: TemporaryJob Reference: 01310-0011365779Staffing Area: Interim Project-Based Financial

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