What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at IFG US?
IFG's client, in the Northwest Suburbs, is looking for a Senior Accountant to join their team.
This role is hybrid, 3 days onsite a week.
The Senior Accountant will be part of the Corporate Accounting team. This role will be responsible for preparing journal entries, reconciliations, schedules and other financial activities within the organization. A key player in the monthly close process, the Senior Accountant will need to have strong financial analysis skills in order to prepare financial reports and generate and interpret financial records & statements for management. Additionally, with the international growth of the company, there will be opportunities to support the global consolidation process. The Senior Accountant will also be responsible with leveraging previous experience and technical accounting skills to improve the current processes in place.
Responsibilities:
• Perform monthly responsibilities including journal entries, reconciliations and financial schedules.
• Assist in the preparation and review of financial statements.
• Research technical accounting topics.
• Support the global consolidation process.
• Prepare or update accounting policies and memos.
• Look to continuously improve existing processes.
• Assist with integration of acquisitions into the company's accounting processes and systems.
• Ensure activities are in compliance with company accounting policies and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Responds to inquiries from management, auditors and other internal customers as needed.
• Performs various special projects as needed.
Qualifications:
Education Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting Required
• CPA highly preferred
Experience Qualifications/Requirements
• 3 years working in an accounting or audit department for a mid to large size company or audit firm.
• 3 years with strong expertise in ASC 606, including revenue analysis, contract review, and documentation of revenue conclusions.
Required Skills and Abilities
• Self-motivated and a critical thinker.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Contribute to a collaborative and friendly culture with a positive attitude and a professional demeanor.
• Advanced skills in Excel.
• Researching technical accounting topics a plus.
• Audit experience a plus.
• OneStream experience a plus.
Licenses and Certifications
• Certified Public Accountant - Preferred
Skills
• A team player
• A strong work ethic
• Growth mindset
• Customer service focus
Salary : $95,000 - $105,000