SR. ACCOUNTANT - FIELD ACCOUNTING

Company: Ascent Services Group
Location: Hoffman Estates
Posted on: January 12, 2022

Job Description:

Sr. AccountantHoffman States, IL (can be remote)-- -Position Summary-- -Utilizing their strong knowledge of US GAAP, the Sr. Accountant will work directly with corporate FP&A, division business leaders, and the shared service accounting team to analyze and record complex accounting matters. The Sr. Accountant will partner with the technical accounting team to apply accounting policy and generate superior quality analysis. This role will report to the Accounting Senior Manager and have considerable interaction with Sr. Management.-- -Position Responsibilities & Essential functions-- - Monthly accounting close. Partner with finance and the shared service accounting team to ensure timely and accurate recording and reporting of the General Ledger. Support and provide monthly analysis to business partners. Act as a process specialist for general ledger activity. Perform complex account reconciliations and analysis. Prepare and enhance reconciliations to certify compliance with accounting policy. Provide detailed analysis of balance sheet fluctuations and trends. Develop schedules and insights for planning and external reporting. Establish, modify, document, and coordinate the implementation of accounting and control. procedures and efficiencies as necessary to meet established company goals. Coordinate audit requests for external and internal auditors. Develop, document, and apply accounting policies and procedures. Special projects as assigned. Forecasting, including complex modeling and interactions with Sir Management to collect. business data elements and convey results of "what-if" analysis. Special projects as assigned.-- -Qualifications:-- - Bachelor's degree in Accounting and/or Masters in Accounting. Certified Public Accountant preferred. 3+ years public company accounting experience or 3+ years auditing public companies. Good understanding of US GAAP. Ability to communicate analytical data and accounting principles to others. Ability to successfully handle multiple, broad, complex, and time-sensitive tasks and issues consistently. Ability to lead projects and take initiative. Ability to analyze data, solve problems, think strategically, and make decisions. Ability to contribute effectively to team environment. Demonstrated attention to detail and concern for quality. Strong computer proficiencies in Microsoft Office products.

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