Senior Accounting Admin: Cash, A/R & Forecasting

CB&I; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

CB&I is seeking a Sr. Accountant Admin to join the Accounting/Finance team in a fast-paced environment. You will handle daily financial transactions, assist with forecasting and reporting, and support month-end close processes.

Collaboration with Project Controls, PMs, and Supply Chain is essential, with focus on SOX and GAAP compliance. The role requires 1–3 years of accounting experience and proficiency in JD Edwards, Hyperion, and Essbase, plus strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business with 1-3 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Knowledge of accounting procedures, including A/R, A/P, General Accounting practices, Payroll, and Month End close reporting.
• Experience with JD Edwards, Hyperion, and Essbase is a plus.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office software is desired.
• Ability to meet work requirements within established timelines.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.
• Self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day financial transactions related to accounts receivable, cash applications, and daily cash management in compliance with company policies.
• Verify and investigate discrepancies in accounts receivable by understanding billing and retention policies, credit memos, short payments, and miscellaneous payment applications.
• Prepare and post Journal Entries.
• Support month-end close process and financial reporting deliverables.
• Prepare weekly cash forecast reports.
• Preparation and analysis of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with Audit requests.
• Support Sr. Accounting Manager in completion of various financial analysis and forecasting.
• Backup to Accounting team for Month End Deliverables, Payroll, Job Cost, etc.
• Provide support to functional groups including Project Controls, Project Managers, Supply Chain, and others.
• Ensure compliance with SOX, GAAP and company Policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

JD Edwards

Hyperion

Essbase

Microsoft Office

Job description

CB&I is seeking a Sr. Accountant Admin to join the Accounting/Finance team in a fast-paced environment. You will handle daily financial transactions, assist with forecasting and reporting, and support month-end close processes.

Collaboration with Project Controls, PMs, and Supply Chain is essential, with focus on SOX and GAAP compliance. The role requires 1–3 years of accounting experience and proficiency in JD Edwards, Hyperion, and Essbase, plus strong Excel skills.