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Sr Advisor, Accounting

Robert Half
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/10/2028

The salary range for this position is $125,000-$150,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m.


You know what’s awesome? PTO. You know what else is awesome? A high-paying job that respects your work-life balance so you can enjoy your PTO. This role has perks that are unmatched by its competitors. Plus, this position doubles as a fast-track career advancement opportunity as they prefer to promote from within. 


Job Description:

  • Coordinate with business stakeholders to understand business priorities and initiatives, and with oversight from USM Senior Accounting Director, plan for accounting, reporting and internal control impact; provide ongoing support to business partners by addressing inquiries on accounting guidance, policies and processes
  • Prepare technical accounting memos for new, complex or unusual transactions for the segment and ensure that the accounting implications of actions being considered are understood by the decision makers
  • Responsible for monitoring minority investments for cash flow, operational and other risks that could result in impairment, supporting funding opportunities and reviewing related journal entries, account reconciliations and other supporting documents and schedules
  • Partner with the US Markets Senior Accounting Director to manage statutory audit processes for foreign entities from recent acquisitions including managing third party bookkeepers and working closely with external auditors and corporate secretaries
  • Partner with Corporate Accounting to support M& A activity. Responsible for coordinating journal entries for acquisition, divestiture and investment activity, reviewing supporting documents and schedules and supporting quality of earnings, internal and external audits/reviews and other M& A related processes and inquiries
  • With oversight from the Senior Director, assess the impact and collaborate with operational accounting leaders to implement and operationalize new accounting guidance, company policies and related controls
  • Responsible for coordination of all month-end close process activities for related technical areas
  • Execute on opportunities to streamline and improve accounting processes by implementing technology driven solutions



Job Requirements:

  • 5 years’ experience in accounting
  • Bachelors Degree in Accountancy (or related field) and CPA license required
  • Experience in public accounting, preferably with a Big 4 firm
  • Expert knowledge of US GAAP, month-end close process and procedures and quarterly earnings and reporting process for public companies in accordance with SEC guidance
  • Proven ability to succeed in a deadline-driven and rapidly evolving environment
  • Demonstrable ability to build relationships at all levels and functions within the organization and influence decisions without formal authority
  • Superior communicator and listener with strong interpersonal skills necessary to be an effective leader
  • Self-starter who can work autonomously, but wants to be a high-impact team player


To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.



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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.



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