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Senior Staff Accountant

Senior Staff Accountant

Search Solution Group • Lake Forest, IL, US
16 days ago
Job type
  • Temporary
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

6 month contract

What You’ll Do Client Billing & Revenue Oversight

  • Lead monthly billing for all U.S. and Canadian clients, ensuring accuracy of time / expense charges, internal value billing, and third-party research costs
  • Partner with consultants to validate billing data and confirm contract compliance
  • Manage WIP (work-in-progress) reporting and support files for client invoicing and collections
  • Track accounts receivable, support collections efforts, and upload invoices to 30+ client portals Financial Reporting & General Ledger Management
  • Prepare monthly cash-basis financial reports and management analyses (collections, rent, expenses, etc.)
  • Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, ensuring accuracy of journal entries and account roll-forwards and recording journals entries, as needed.
  • Support monthly and year-end close, including revenue reconciliation and settlement runs Tax, Audit & Compliance
  • Assist with quarterly and annual tax filings (U.S. and Canada) and record associated GL entries
  • Prepare schedules and support documentation for the annual audit and tax review (e.g., fixed assets, revenue, benefits, payroll, and taxes) Cash, Expense, and Vendor Management
  • Review and reconcile all cash transactions and bank accounts across both entities
  • Address supplier payments, stale checks, and state / local tax obligations
  • Support accurate benefit invoice payments and capital asset depreciation Ad-Hoc Requests and Reporting
  • Support client requests and address client contact changes in Workday
  • Address ad-hoc reporting requests from internal and external sources
  • Support general day-to-day operations working with the Controller and staff accountant

Who You Are Expertise :

  • Strong knowledge of GAAP, cash-basis reporting, and internal controls
  • Proficient in full-cycle accounting and billing operations in Workday
  • Familiarity with multi-entity accounting and international (U.S. and Canadian) compliance nuances is a plus
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