Junior Corporate Accountant — GAAP & SOX Focus

SGS Consulting; Springfield (IL); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

SGS Consulting is seeking a motivated accounting professional to support corporate accounting and financial reporting activities in Springfield, IL. You will prepare work papers, disclosures, and memos while ensuring GAAP, FASB, and SOX compliance, and provide accurate financial analysis.

You will assist with month-, quarter-, and year-end closes, support internal and external audits, and identify opportunities to automate processes to improve efficiency and controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent required.
• CPA preferred.
• 2–4 years accounting experience in a large public company or auditing large public companies.
• Experience with financial reporting, compliance, and accounting operations.
• Demonstrated understanding of accounting regulations, controls, and best practices.

Responsabilités

• Support corporate accounting and financial reporting activities.
• Prepare and maintain accounting work papers, disclosures, and accounting memos.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, FASB regulations, and SOX requirements.
• Analyze financial data and provide accurate reporting and documentation.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting processes.
• Support internal and external audit activities and compliance reviews.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes through technology and automation.
• Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain high standards of quality, integrity, and professionalism in all accounting activities.

Connaissances

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Reporting & memos

SOX compliance

Process improvement

Cross-functional teamwork

Attention to detail

Leadership abilities

Interpersonal skills

Documentation & memos

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Description du poste

SGS Consulting is seeking a motivated accounting professional to support corporate accounting and financial reporting activities in Springfield, IL. You will prepare work papers, disclosures, and memos while ensuring GAAP, FASB, and SOX compliance, and provide accurate financial analysis.

You will assist with month-, quarter-, and year-end closes, support internal and external audits, and identify opportunities to automate processes to improve efficiency and controls.