On-Site Senior Accountant: Internal Audit & Reporting

First Midwest Group; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

First Midwest Group (FMG) is seeking a Senior Accountant to work closely with the CFO and Executive Team, building an internal audit function and delivering strong financial reporting. You will analyze financial data, prepare statements, and present insights across FMG's diverse business lines in Rockford, IL.

The role involves collaborating with leasing and development teams, improving controls, and supporting budgeting and variance analysis for multi-line operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• Proficient with MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Exceptional Accounting Skills.
• Analytical thinking with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills.
• Organized with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and communications skills.
• High degree of integrity; strong moral character.

Responsibilities

• Assist CFO and Controller with maintaining accounting processes.
• Producing error-free accounting reports and presenting results.
• Preparing financial statements and budgets according to schedule.
• Supporting month-end and year-end close process.
• Assisting with tax audits, tax returns, and year-end workpapers.
• Developing and documenting internal audit processes; reporting findings.

Skills

Accounting

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Financial analysis

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

First Midwest Group (FMG) is seeking a Senior Accountant to work closely with the CFO and Executive Team, building an internal audit function and delivering strong financial reporting. You will analyze financial data, prepare statements, and present insights across FMG's diverse business lines in Rockford, IL.

The role involves collaborating with leasing and development teams, improving controls, and supporting budgeting and variance analysis for multi-line operations.