Accountant

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

LHH Recruitment Solutions in Chicago is seeking a Senior Accountant to lead monthly financial statements, manage month-end close, and support budgeting, forecasting, and annual audit processes for a growing organization.

The role emphasizes accurate reporting, collaboration with the Assistant Controller, and flexibility to contribute to year-end activities. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting and 2+ years of public accounting experience are preferred; construction industry experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting preferred.
• Minimum 2 years accounting experience, with emphasis on public accounting.
• Strong skills in monthly financial statements, month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, financial reporting, forecasting and budgeting.
• Construction industry experience is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Prepare: Take lead in the preparation of comprehensive monthly financial statements and detailed operational results.
• Manage: Month-end close with journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial reporting to the Assistant Controller.
• Contribute: Assist with forecasting and budgeting for financial planning.
• Support: Assist with annual financial review and accrual-based year-end statements.
• Facilitate: Aid annual audit by preparing required documentation and reports.

Connaissances

Monthly close

Journal entries

Account reconciliations

Variance analysis

Financial reporting

Forecasting

Budgeting

Audit support

Public accounting experience

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Description du poste

Senior Accountant | LHH

This is a full-time Senior Accountant role at LHH, supporting a client organization that is notably stable and experiencing growth. This organization is committed to providing its employees with a competitive salary, substantial opportunities for professional development and advancement, and a supportive work environment that prioritizes a healthy work-life balance through flexible hours. As a Senior Accountant, this role is integral to the financial operations, ensuring the precision of financial reporting, contributing to strategic financial planning through budgeting and forecasting, and facilitating smooth annual review and audit processes for a growing and stable company.

The TL;DR

• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Pay: $90000-$110000 yearly
• Mission: This person owns the accurate preparation of financial statements and manages critical month-end close activities, while also supporting budgeting, forecasting, and annual audit processes for a growing organization.

What You’ll Actually Do

• Prepare: Take lead in the preparation of comprehensive monthly financial statements and detailed operational results.
• Manage: Systematically manage all month-end close activities, which includes the accurate preparation of journal entries, thorough account reconciliations, insightful variance analysis, and precise financial reporting directly to the Assistant Controller.
• Contribute: Actively assist with and contribute to the organization’s forecasting and budgeting processes to support financial planning.
• Support: Provide essential support for the annual financial review process, including the preparation of year-end financial statements on an accrual basis.
• Facilitate: Play a key role in assisting with the annual audit process by preparing necessary documentation and reports.

The Must-Haves

• Background: A Bachelor's degree in Accounting is highly preferred, demonstrating a solid foundation in accounting principles and practices suitable for a senior-level position.
• Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of dedicated accounting experience is a mandatory requirement, with a critical emphasis on prior experience gained specifically within public accounting firms.
• Skills: Proven proficiency in monthly financial statement preparation, comprehensive month-end close procedures, meticulous journal entry preparation, diligent account reconciliation, effective variance analysis, accurate financial reporting, robust forecasting, and strategic budgeting, along with the ability to assist with annual reviews and audit processes.
• Bonus: Valuable experience gained specifically within the construction industry.