Abercrombie & Kent USA · 11 hours ago
Senior Staff Accountant
Downers Grove, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $90K/yr
3+ years expAbercrombie & Kent USA is a company focused on delivering high-quality travel experiences, and they are seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to manage monthly financial reporting and variance analysis. The role includes ensuring accurate monthly closings, assisting with audits and tax returns, and leading financial system implementations.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for all monthly financial reporting and variance analysis including group reporting as well as distribution of monthly department financials
Ensure monthly close cycle is completed within given deadlines and that all required journal entries are recorded in the proper month utilizing the appropriate accounting and analysis codes
Assist in the annual budget and quarterly forecasting process
Review and/or prepare all audit and tax schedules and serve as liaison with external representatives to ensure successful completion of the annual financial audit and corporate tax return
Review all monthly account reconciliations, with reconciling items cleared within one month
Take a lead role in financial system implementations and maintenance as well as ongoing review and identification of system and process improvements
Assist Controller with setup and maintenance of the general ledger accounting system
Other areas as assigned by the Controller
Qualification
Required
Responsible for all monthly financial reporting and variance analysis
Ensure the monthly closing cycle is completed accurately and within given deadlines
Work with external audit and tax representatives to complete annual financial audit and corporate tax returns
Assist with the annual budget and quarterly forecasting process
Responsible for reviewing monthly account reconciliations, and other areas assigned by the Controller
Good knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; advanced MS Excel skills required
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills
Ability to multitask, meet deadlines and deliver on expectations
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Previous experience working with accounting software
Strong interpersonal skills. Must be able to read/write/speak in English
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required
CPA or MBA required
A minimum of 3 years relevant experience
Preferred
CPA preferred
Benefits
Group life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Travel discounts through use of an IATAN Travel Professional card
Medical
Dental
Vision insurance
Supplemental life insurance
Pre-tax healthcare and dependent FSAs
401(k) plan with generous company match
Company
Abercrombie & Kent USA
Abercrombie & Kent was founded in 1962, when Geoffrey Kent and his parents pioneered the first modern luxury safari, a bespoke mobile camp unprecedented in its sophistication.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$500MKey Investors
Citibank
2024-08-12Debt Financing· $500M
2016-07-25Acquired
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