What are the responsibilities and job description for the ONSITE Financial Analyst -Local to Chicago-W2 only (34869) position at Myticas Consulting?
Myticas's direct client, based in Chicago, IL is currently seeking a Financial Analyst for a Hybrid contract position.
NOTE: Open for W2 candidates only!
The Finance Department has an immediate opening for a temporary Accountant on the Corporate Accounting and Compliance team. Working with a small team of Accountants, you will support general accounting, capital and compliance related tasks at the Chicago office. You will be responsible for daily accounting activities, researching solutions for proper accounting treatment, with a goal of ensuring accuracy and timeliness of the execution of your operational tasks. You will report to the Accounting Manager within the Corporate Accounting and Compliance Team.
Required Skills, Education, Knowledge And Skills
NOTE: Open for W2 candidates only!
- This is a hybrid position requiring a minimum of 4 days per week in office.
The Finance Department has an immediate opening for a temporary Accountant on the Corporate Accounting and Compliance team. Working with a small team of Accountants, you will support general accounting, capital and compliance related tasks at the Chicago office. You will be responsible for daily accounting activities, researching solutions for proper accounting treatment, with a goal of ensuring accuracy and timeliness of the execution of your operational tasks. You will report to the Accounting Manager within the Corporate Accounting and Compliance Team.
Required Skills, Education, Knowledge And Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required with relevant work experience
- CPA, a plus
- Big Four, audit or SOX/COSO compliance experience, a plus
- Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or other accounting software, a plus.
- Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply Financial Accounting Manual (FAM) guidelines and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Analytical and problem-solving ability appropriate for subjects and issues of moderate complexity
- Acute attention to detail with a high degree of data accuracy and integrity
- Strong oral and written communication, ability to work on required information and concepts with people at all levels of the organization
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with people at all levels of the organization
- Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, along with several other software applications as needed for the role
- Power BI & Tableau, a plus
- Strong time management skills, ability to organize your time appropriately.
- Perform general accounting activities including the preparation, maintenance, reconciliation of ledger accounts and financial statements.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc journal entries and general accounting tasks. Help identify and address discrepancies and irregularities and implement solutions as appropriate.
- Perform a variety of routine and moderately complex review functions, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) standards, Financial Accounting Manual (FAM), Federal Reserve policies, and best practices.
- Assist with compliance functions including supporting the Bank’s SOX/COSO function.
- Participate in daily assignments, partner with other departments and Districts to ensure shared transactions/processes are completed accurately and timely, communicate effectively with all partners to ensure transactional integrity and issue resolution.
- Prepare, review, and analyze accounting records, and other financial reports.
- Perform other duties as assigned or requested.