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Associate Staff AccountantRobert Half • Chicago, IL, US
Associate Staff Accountant

Associate Staff Accountant

Robert Half • Chicago, IL, US
14 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $90,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m

The two biggest things on people’s minds right now : ‘Summer is here!’ and ‘Where can I find a fresh start?’. NOTE : This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly.

Job Description :

  • Support and participate in the monthly financial statement close process for Business Unit or functional area of responsibility, ensuring that all financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely as well as analyzing and reviewing financial statements and variances.
  • Consult and liaise with operating unit finance personnel on accounting issues.
  • Prepare, review and analyze account reconciliations for companies and / or designated functions within Business Unit or functional area of responsibility.
  • Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley control requirements.
  • Prepare the monthly reporting packages, including analysis of current actual results to prior period actual results for use in internal and external reporting. Assists in the accounting, analysis and budgeting of various accounts in coordination with FP& A.
  • Interact with internal and external auditors, Controller’s Group and Business Units as required to accomplish goals.
  • Assist, as needed, in special projects and the implementation of changes in FASB / GAAP.

POSITION SCOPE

  • Perform day-to-day activities associated with the monthly financial statement close process.
  • Ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
  • Proactively notify Principal, Manager or Director of any accounting / reporting issues or concerns.
  • Work closely with other departments and Business Units regarding accounting activities.
  • Work output has considerable impact on the work of other financial functions, reporting and decision making processes. Impact on earnings focuses on appropriate utilization / development of resources.
  • Work with various parties, both within the Controller’s Group as well as other areas of the company, to accomplish goals, resolve issues and enhance and improve processes. Contact with others requires tact and persuasiveness.
  • Work is varied and somewhat difficult in nature, but usually involves limited responsibility. Requires moderate exercise of judgment, initiative, and ingenuity to select the most appropriate course of action.
  • Job Requirements : Minimum :

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent
  • At least 2 years of related experience
  • Demonstrated technical knowledge and understanding of Accounting theory, principles, practices and regulations including FASB / GAAP and SOX compliance
  • Understands requirements for documentation in work papers, disclosures and memos; demonstrated ability to document a broad range of technical issues
  • Demonstrated successful use of technology to improve process efficiency
  • Effective team building and leaderships skills
  • Demonstrated project management skills
  • Commitment to highest standards of quality and integrity
  • Exude a high degree of professionalism and treats others with respect
  • Preferred :

  • MBA with a concentration in Accounting or Finance
  • CPA
  • Public accounting experience
  • Regulatory / utility / FERC / SEC reporting or energy industry experience
  • To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m

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