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Job Description
Position: Senior Accountant
Su pervisor: Accounting Manager North America
Location: Rosemont, IL
Responsibilities: The Senior Accountant will be responsible for general ledger accounting, assisting with the month-end close process, financial reporting, variance analysis, and quarterly and annual audits.
Specific Job Functions:
• Participate in the month-end close process, including but not limited to:
• Posting and documenting journal entries on a timely basis
• Ensuring completeness and accuracy of monthly account reconciliations
• Assisting in supplemental reporting required by the Corporate Controller’s group, including AR and AP reporting
• Assisting with AR Allowance for Doubtful Accounts calculation and review
• Assisting with preparation of intercompany billings to affiliate business units
• Posting journal entries in Pre-Close week
• Perform monthly reconciliations of multiple accounts in BlackLine
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
• Provide supporting data and workpapers for quarterly and annual internal and external audits
• Implement accounting initiatives led by Corporate Finance
• Complete other ad-hoc tasks when necessary
Job Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Accounting
• 5-8 years of comparable work experience
• Familiarity with US GAAP
• Proficiency in MS Office products, with intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Excel
• Experience in SAP S/4HANA is a plus, but not a requirement; experience with any large ERP system is a plus
• Ability to work cross-functionally and act as a liaison with cost center managers across North America
• Ability to adapt in fast-paced environments is a plus
Competencies:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies in this position.
Resourcefulness Customer Focus Team Player
Passion Integrity Organizational/Planning
Communication Self-Awareness Energy
Analytical Judgement/Decision Making Detail Oriented
Target Salary Range: $85,000 – $100,000 salary a year. Exact pay will be based on factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, level, geographic location, and business and organizational needs. Full-time positions are eligible for competitive benefits, including paid time off, health, dental, vision, life, disability benefits and 401(k).
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