Senior Accountant

LHH; Glenview (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Flexible paid leave

Job summary

A leading company in electrical and utility distribution is seeking a Senior Accountant for a contract role. This position involves maintaining accurate financial records, preparing complex financial reports, and mentoring junior accountants. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and at least 3 years of relevant experience. The role offers a competitive hourly rate and the flexibility of remote/hybrid work.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of accounting experience (5 years preferred).
• Knowledge of state and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Proficiency in financial record keeping and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and analyze accounts.
• Compile and analyze financial information for reports.
• Maintain and implement accounting procedures.

Skills

Financial record keeping

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

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Title: Senior Accountant

Employment Type: Contract- 6-12 months based on performance and company needs

Contract Rate: Up to $45.00/Hr. based on skill and experience.

Workplace Type: Remote/Hybrid

Location: Must live in the vicinity of 60026, Glenview, Illinois, United States OR Pittsburgh, PA 15233

Industry: A world leader in electrical, communications and utility distribution and supply chain services

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented accountant to join our team. This role is essential for maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring that all financial transactions are properly recorded. The accountant will ensure the accuracy of ledger entries, reconcile subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger, and prepare complex financial reports such as balance sheets and profit and loss statements. Additionally, the accountant will analyze current costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations to predict future financial performance. This role may also involve guiding and mentoring lower-level accountants.

Key Responsibilities

• Journal Entries and Account Analysis: Prepare journal entries, analyze accounts, and assist the accounting manager with monthly closing and accounting reports.
• Financial Information Compilation: Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries for accounts, including the general ledger, and document business transactions.
• Accounting Procedures: Maintain and coordinate the implementation of accounting and control procedures.
• Discrepancy Resolution: Resolve and correct billing, inventory, costing, and other accounting discrepancies.
• Process Documentation: Prepare documentation of processes and procedures and recommend improvements.
• Account Reconciliations: Prepare general ledger account reconciliations and research and explain variances to trends, budgets, and prior years.
• System Monitoring: Monitor and review accounting and related systems’ reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Budget and Financial Document Preparation: Prepare and review budgets, revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices, and other accounting documents.
• Trend Analysis: Analyze revenue and expenditure trends, recommend appropriate budget levels, and ensure expenditure control.
• Policy Explanation: Explain accounting policies to staff and recommend, develop, and maintain financial databases, software, and manual filing systems.
• Data Supervision: Supervise the input and handling of financial data and reports for the company’s automated financial systems.
• Audit Interaction: Interact with internal and external auditors to complete audits.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Required Skills:

• At least 3 years of accounting experience (5 years preferred).
• Knowledge of pertinent state and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Understanding of accounting theory and the application of principles and practices.
• Proficiency in financial record keeping and reporting.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex financial and statistical data.
• Experience in assembling and preparing data for reports.
• Strong office and computer skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prepare, examine, and verify financial reports.
• Capability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• If you are a meticulous and proactive accountant with a passion for financial accuracy and analysis, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

We are 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 veteran status.

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Analyst

• Industries

  Wholesale Import and Export

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Medical insurance

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401(k)

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