Description Robert Half is looking for a talented Senior Accountant for a long-term contract / temporary to hire opportunity. Working as a Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for account analysis and reconciliations, financial statement preparation and consolidation, cash flow analysis, budgets and forecasting, audit preparation, and internal control maintenance and regulatory reporting. This Senior Accountant opportunity is located in the Chicago, Illinois area and will offer a great you a great professional experience along with attractive compensation. The ideal Senior Accountant will be someone seeking to succeed in a challenging environment and who has demonstrated success doing so before. Apply today!

　　How you will make an impact

　　Other projects as required

　　Put together monthly consolidated P& L and Balance Sheet flux analysis for management reporting

　　Constantly improve the automation of the accounting and reporting process

　　Manage monthly accounting close procedures and deliverables (journal entries, reconciliations, reports) in compliance with GAAP

　　Realize compliance with corporate accounting policies and procedures and controls by working with business partners

　　Participate in various initiatives spanning multiple departments

　　Arrange quarterly reviews and testing with internal and external auditors

　　Put together Balance Sheet account reconciliations

　　Analyze financial results (benchmarks, trends, performance metrics) Requirements - Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic and constantly changing company environment

　　Proficiency with corporate performance management (CPM) and business intelligence systems required

　　Minimum 5-7 years of overall general accounting experience

　　Demonstrated skills in interacting effectively, both verbally and in writing, with functional managers

　　Highly capable of analyzing financial data and quickly creating accurate reports

　　Efficient in ERP systems

　　Ability to prioritize work and balance multiple projects and deadlines

　　Highly organized, attentive, has a sense of urgency, flexible and able to deal with frequent interruptions and changing priorities

　　BA/BS in Accounting, CPA credentials are preferred

　　Financial reporting systems proficiency

　　Strong familiarity with Excel Formulas

　　Fixed Asset Accounting experience

　　Accruals experience

　　SOX internal control assessments (Section 404) experience

　　Top notch analytical, quantitative and social skills

　　Self-driven motivator who takes initiative on projects with a strong ability to understand and solve creative challenges

　　Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

　　Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

　　All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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