Description To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at [email protected]’s get you into a job where you’re not under compensated for your hard work. How about one where the company values your time? A high-end firm that was just rated one of the top places to work in Chicago just created a new Senior Accountant position. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks.1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees2) They have higher bonus structures3) There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)5) And more…There's a career-building opportunity for an experienced Senior Accountant to join an innovative Real Estate & Property company in a permanent role in the CHICAGO, Illinois area. As a Senior Accountant, your duties will include financial statement preparation and consolidation, account analysis and reconciliations, cash flow analysis, budgets and forecasting, audit preparation, and internal control maintenance and regulatory reporting. This position comes with a strong compensation and benefits package, including a long-term potential opportunity for the candidate. We are seeking an individual with strong analytical skills that excels working in a challenging and fast-paced work environment while contributing to the continued success of the firm. This Senior Accountant role is located in Chicago, Illinois within the Real Estate & Property field.Your responsibilities:
Aid in coordinating quarterly reviews and testing with internal and external auditors
Coordinate Ad-hoc projects as necessary
Complete monthly accounting close procedures and deliverables that includes journal entries, reconciliations, and reports in the compensation area in compliance with GAAP
Partake in various department-wide initiatives
Provide monthly consolidated P& L and Balance Sheet flux analysis for management reporting
Strong interest in continuously improving the automation of the accounting and reporting process
Analyze financial information and report on financial results (trends, performance metrics, benchmarks)
Supply Balance Sheet account reconciliations
Ensure corporate accounting policies, procedures, and controls are followed when working with business partners and be able to provide support on special requests
Requirements
Requirements:
3-5 years of overall general accounting experience, ideally with Big 4 experience
Observant, accurate and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written, verbal and social communication skills highly desired
Understanding of corporate performance management (CPM) and business intelligence systems required
Ability to prioritize deals and adapt to quick changes while remaining diligent, and to thrive in a dynamic, high pressure environment
Accounting experience in publicly-traded company a plus
Must have excellent time management skills
Microsoft Excel experience
Experience in SOX control execution/documentation
Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills
Self-starter and strong ethical standards
Current and relevant ERP system experience
Ability to handle multiple projects within strict deadlines
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