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Robert Half · 5 days ago

Associate Staff Accountant

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$85K/yr - $90K/yr

2+ years exp

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. They are seeking an Associate Staff Accountant to support the monthly financial statement close process, ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley control requirements, and interact with auditors and finance personnel.

ConsultingHuman ResourcesRecruitingSecurity

No H1B

Responsibilities

Support and participate in the monthly financial statement close process for Business Unit or functional area of responsibility, ensuring that all financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely as well as analyzing and reviewing financial statements and variances

Consult and liaise with operating unit finance personnel on accounting issues

Prepare, review and analyze account reconciliations for companies and/or designated functions within Business Unit or functional area of responsibility

Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley control requirements

Prepare the monthly reporting packages, including analysis of current actual results to prior period actual results for use in internal and external reporting. Assists in the accounting, analysis and budgeting of various accounts in coordination with FP& A

Interact with internal and external auditors, Controller’s Group and Business Units as required to accomplish goals

Assist, as needed, in special projects and the implementation of changes in FASB/GAAP

Perform day-to-day activities associated with the monthly financial statement close process

Ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely

Proactively notify Principal, Manager or Director of any accounting/reporting issues or concerns

Work closely with other departments and Business Units regarding accounting activities

Work output has considerable impact on the work of other financial functions, reporting and decision making processes. Impact on earnings focuses on appropriate utilization / development of resources

Work with various parties, both within the Controller’s Group as well as other areas of the company, to accomplish goals, resolve issues and enhance and improve processes. Contact with others requires tact and persuasiveness

Work is varied and somewhat difficult in nature, but usually involves limited responsibility. Requires moderate exercise of judgment, initiative, and ingenuity to select the most appropriate course of action

Qualification

Accounting principlesFASB/GAAP complianceSOX complianceFinancial analysisProject managementTeam buildingProfessionalismLeadership skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent

At least 2 years of related experience

Demonstrated technical knowledge and understanding of Accounting theory, principles, practices and regulations including FASB/GAAP and SOX compliance

Understands requirements for documentation in work papers, disclosures and memos; demonstrated ability to document a broad range of technical issues

Demonstrated successful use of technology to improve process efficiency

Effective team building and leadership skills

Demonstrated project management skills

Commitment to highest standards of quality and integrity

Exude a high degree of professionalism and treats others with respect

Preferred

MBA with a concentration in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Public accounting experience

Regulatory/utility/FERC/SEC reporting or energy industry experience

Benefits

Medical

Vision

Dental

Life

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Company

Robert Half

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Founded in 1948

Menlo Park, California, USA

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