Sr. Accountant

Marmon Holdings, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401k matching

Job summary

The Marmon Group LLC is seeking a Senior Accountant to support the corporate accounting team in Chicago, IL. You will lead the monthly close, manage a direct report, and coordinate with Marmon’s groups and corporate accounting to ensure accurate financial reporting under US GAAP.

You will prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting for Berkshire Hathaway, while maintaining internal controls and policy adherence. CPA and 3–5 years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• BS in Accounting or equivalent accounting degree.
• CPA designation required.
• 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience, public accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly corporate close; assist with journal entries and reconciliations.
• Manage a direct report and coordinate with business units and corporate accounting.
• Support quarterly financial reporting and Berkshire Hathaway schedules.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and internal controls; assist with 1099s.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Roll up your sleeves attitude

Education

BS in Accounting

CPA

Tools

Sage X3

OneStream

Alteryx

Excel

Job description

The Marmon Group LLC

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.

Marmon is now seeking a Senior Accountant with a service-minded work ethic to support our corporate accounting team. This individual will be responsible for a wide range of accounting tasks, provide key financial reporting support, and participate in related projects. Reporting directly to the Assistant Controller at the corporate office, this is a highly visible and essential role within the organization.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in leading the monthly corporate financial close process


• Manage a direct report


• Support the monthly close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and other tasks


• Serve as a liaison between Marmon’s groups/business units and corporate accounting


• Assist with quarterly financial reporting and supplemental schedules for Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.


• Assist with accounting and financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP


• Review structured financial data provided by subsidiaries to ensure accurate financial reporting


• Ensure compliance with Marmon accounting policies and internal controls; manage the associated policy center


• Assist with the accounts payable and expense reimbursement and 1099 preparation processes


• Ad-hoc reporting, analysis, and technical accounting projects


• Special projects and process automation at the direction of the Assistant Controller

What You’ll Bring To The Role

• BS degree in Accounting


• CPA required


• 3-5 years of relevant work experience, some public accounting experience required


• Some project and personnel management experience preferred


• Microsoft Office including strong Excel skills, comfortable learning new technology


• Sage X3, OneStream and/or Alteryx experience a plus


• Proven knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SOX, and technical accounting research capabilities


• High attention to detail and accuracy


• A “roll up your sleeves” attitude and willingness to do the day-to-day work


• Highly effective communication skills both written and verbal


• Passion for collaboration, learning, and process improvements

Pay Range

80,000.00 - 120,000.00

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and more!

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.