Accounting Sr

US Tech Solutions; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional to manage financial processes and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP. In this role, you will perform monthly closings, prepare financial statements, and collaborate with various teams to enhance internal controls and reporting. This position offers the opportunity to engage in continuous improvement initiatives and develop your career in a dynamic environment. If you are self-motivated and have a strong analytical mindset, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in accounting with strong knowledge of US GAAP.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and management.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly closing procedures and prepare financial statements.
• Investigate and implement new policies related to financial reporting.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

Workday

Epic

Job description

Job Description:

• Responsible for completing the day to day general financial accounting processes and provide financial guidance and analysis for client and its subsidiaries to ensure accurate and timely recording and reporting of financial and statistical data in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), governmental regulations and client accounting policies.
• Responsible for the timely and accurate completion of assigned audit responsibilities.
• Assists in the development, implementation and maintenance of client accounting systems, policies and procedures, process improvements and internal controls.
• Works in close partnership with the Financial Planning, Financial Reporting, Tax, Supply Chain, Legal, Human Resources, and Information Technology teams.

Responsibilities:

• Performs monthly closing procedures, including preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliation's, supporting schedules and statistical analysis to ensure the accuracy of the financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, governmental regulations, client accounting policies and the financial close schedule.
• Prepares, reviews and analyzes financial statements and reports, including comparison to budget and historical trends, in accordance with client accounting policies and U.S. GAAP in order to ensure accurate financial statements in collaboration with the Financial Reporting Team for all internal/external reporting requirements.
• Investigates, researches and participates in the development and implementation of new policies or procedures related to internal financial reporting matters raised by finance or operations to ensure financial activity is recorded in a manner consistent with client accounting policies and procedures and U.S. GAAP.
• Reviews assigned areas of responsibility for continuous process improvement and participates in the development and implementation of improved procedures.
• Accurate and timely completion of and response to internal and external auditors' requests and queries. Responds to requests and queries related to reporting and regulatory requirements. Prepares analysis of estimation and risk areas while providing input and recommendations for issue resolution to Accounting Management.
• Responsible for ad-hoc reporting, analysis and special assignments, as needed.
• Responsible for monitoring, evaluating, implementing and adhering to internal controls over areas of responsibility.
• Prepares tax returns and schedules in collaboration with the Tax team.
• Maintains job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.

Experience:

• Typically requires 5 years of experience in accounting.
• Demonstrated strong working knowledge of US GAAP and government rules and regulations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of general ledger and related financial and revenue cycle business intelligence systems (e.g. Workday and Epic).

Skills:

• Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate/collaborate effectively with all levels of staff, management, executives, providers, physicians and external organizations.
• Self-motivated, results driven and detailed oriented.
• Strong analytical skills with well-developed problem solving skills.
• Excellent computer skills with a strong knowledge of Microsoft Office or similar products.
• Proactive, self-starter capable of working independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.

About US Tech Solutions:
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.