Senior Accountant

EXSIF OFFSHORE; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 103,500 - 126,500; Full time

Job summary

A global industrial organization is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage financial reporting and collaborate with its CFO. The ideal candidate will have over six years of accounting experience, preferably in a multinational environment. Responsibilities include month-end closing activities, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with GAAP. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from $103,500 to $126,500.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with month-end close and financial analysis.
• Global accounting and foreign currency experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
• Evaluate accounting processes for continuous improvement.
• Support internal and external audits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Power Queries

Excel

Job description

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As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

EXSIF

The Role: Senior Accountant

We are looking for a Senior Accountant who will report to the Accounting Manager. This position works closely with foreign business partners, functional partners, and will have exposure to EXSIF’s CFO and parent company. The position is responsible for ensuring all management and parent company financial reporting is prepared accurately and timely and in compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, including preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, and monthly financial analysis.
• Accounting for foreign branch offices and communications with local staff at branch offices.
• Review reporting schedules prepared by domestic and foreign business partners for accuracy.
• Preparation and analysis of monthly Product and Segment Reports.
• Assist with recurring parent company deliverables, such as monthly/quarterly financial and tax reporting.
• Preparation of SG&A and operational accruals and management reporting materials
• Interpret, analyze, and communicate financial information, such as variance analysis, clearly and concisely.
• Ensure appropriate internal controls are in place and are effective.
• Evaluate accounting processes, controls, and reporting for continuous improvement opportunities.
• Support internal and external audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting – CPA preferred
• Minimum of 6 years of accounting experience – combined public and private experience preferred
• Experience with month-end close and financial/business analytics
• Global accounting and operations experience, including foreign currency accounting is a plus
• Solid analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Process‑oriented with a passion for developing best practice
• Proven IT skills including experience with Power Queries and databases
• Solid computer skills, including MS Office Suite, Excel proficient (VLOOKUP’s, Sum-ifs, and Pivot tables, etc.)
• Experience with multi‑national entity work environment and foreign exchange matters (preferred)
• Experience working with Microsoft Dynamics (preferred)
• Experience with Once Stream consolidation platform (plus)
• Experience with designing and creating reports in the Microsoft Dynamics report writer (preferred)

Pay Range: $103,500-$126,500

• Please note the duties listed are not set for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee’s normal line of work. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job‑related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.