Staff Accountant- North America

Posted:
9/19/2024, 6:30:09 AM

Location(s):
Illinois, United States ⋅ Chicago, Illinois, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Accounting

Core Responsibilities:

  • Play a key role in the month-end close process by preparing journal entries and managing various asset and liability reconciliations.
  • Review balance sheet and income statement variances and prepare detailed analyses explaining the monthly and quarterly fluctuations.
  • Assist Senior Accountants and Accounting Managers in daily accounting activities and month-end closing procedures.
  • Assist Management with Sarbanes Oxley procedures by monitoring compliance with internal controls.
  • Seek solutions for accounting problems before presenting issues to senior/manager.
  • Assist with external and internal audit requests, including quarterly reviews and the year-end audit.
  • Actively engage with Finance and Tax departments by providing general ledger detail and analysis for financial performance.
  • Specific projects and other ad hoc assignments as required.

Key Competencies:

  • Sound understanding of US GAAP
  • Experience with general ledger/month-end processes is a plus
  • Experience with NetSuite accounting system is a plus
  • Proficient in MS Office software, specifically intermediate to advanced Excel skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment
  • Detail oriented with a strong commitment to preparing accurate work
  • Proactive and self-motivated to work independently to achieve both individual and team goals

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
  • 1 to 2 years of accounting experience
  • CPA eligible, if not licensed

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