Senior Accountant

Park Ridge, IL 60068

Posted: 08/29/2024 Industry: Accounting & Finance Job Number: 306 Pay Rate: $100K Remote Friendly: Hybrid Experience:

Job Description

Job Summary:
The Senior, Accountant is responsible for preparing consolidated financial statements and other accounting statements and reports including management reports. The incumbent will review and verify the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications.

 

Job Description:

Job Responsibilities:

Assists, prepares and reviews monthly journal entries, consolidating entries and month-end analyses. Assists and prepares various exhibits and commentary required for reports issued to management including outside Directors and government agencies.  Coordinates typing, proofreading, issuance and filing of reports. Prepares and reviews analyses of various account balances and maintains files of supporting documentation. Prepares summaries of sales, analyzes selling prices, and monitors sales activity. Prepares written procedures on job responsibilities. Assists with special projects, year-end activities and related duties. Prepares and reviews bank account reconciliations. Evaluates and recommends improvements to accounting procedures and systems. Reconciles and analyses intercompany activity. Provides guidance to junior accounting staff.

 

Internal Controls:

Understands and complies with established departmental processes and procedures designed to support internal controls efforts.  Identifies and brings to the attention of department management internal controls deficiencies.

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Job Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited 4-year university, required.
  • 3-5 years years’ accounting experience within a manufacturing/distribution company
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and experience with all other Microsoft applications.
  • Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
  • Thoroughly organized paired with the ability to work independently.
  • Ability to thrive within a rapidly changing environment.

Meet Your Recruiter

Mike Podlasek
Senior Recruiter

Responsible for recruiting the CPS division that specializes in Accounting, Finance, Audit and Tax. CPS is a highly specialized, full cycle recruiting firm, placing top talent with the best companies. We've been in business since 1973 and over the years we've placed more than 40,000 of the best and brightest candidates with our clients.

If you are looking for a position in Accounting, Finance, Audit or Tax or if your company is looking for someone to provide you with good candidates for hire, please don't hesitate to contact me.

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