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Description

To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m

Join the wave of young finance professionals who are swapping their mundane 9-5s for fresh opportunities with Chicago’s top companies.

Job description

The Senior Financial Analyst for our Controller Group will participate in projects related to lease accounting, divestitures, acquisitions, other technical accounting areas/issues, financial reporting and implementation of accounting policies. On a project basis, perform in-depth evaluations to ensure compliance with US GAAP and internal policy. Work closely with business unit finance leaders as well as external auditors.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical research on accounting issues and new accounting standards impacting the financial reporting process. Remain highly current on all accounting pronouncements

• Assist in the accounting and reporting of acquired and divested businesses

• Assist in the implementation and on-going monitoring of new and recent accounting standards

• Update and prepare accounting policy and process documentation

• Participate in month-end and quarterly general ledger activities including account analysis, journal entries and preparation of balance sheet reconciliations

• Prepare and document information included in interim and annual financial statements and earnings releases

• Other projects may include purchase accounting, process improvement efforts related to accounting and financial reporting and preparing documentation supporting accounting conclusions

  Requirements

Required Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills required with a high level of written communications proficiency

• Multi-tasking and managing shifting priorities and deadlines, with attention to detail and an ability to work independently

• Strong technical and analytical skills; solution focus

• Proven ability to respond within short time constraints and meet deadlines, while maintaining accuracy

Required Experience

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Accounting (CPA preferred)

• Big 4 accounting experience preferred with current technical accounting research background

• Minimum 3 years of accounting experience and proficient in applying GAAP

To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m

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