Senior Accountant - Reporting - Chicago

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

The warmer Chicago months are pretty much here! Treat yourself this season to a new job opportunity at a Fortune 500 company that was voted one of the best places to work in 2024.

S. GAAP regulations. The Senior Accountant will also liaise with senior management, investor relations, attorneys and external auditors and perform diverse analytical projects.

Job Description:

• Prepare, review and coordinate SEC and FERC filings, including the preparation of consolidated balance sheets, income statements and statements of cash flows and drafting and compiling disclosures and supplemental information. Prepare and review supporting financial schedules for the 10-Qs and 10-K to ensure adequate disclosures. Maintain tie-out binders to support all filings.
• Interact regularly with various teams throughout the organization as well as external auditors to coordinate the timely preparation and completion of external financial filings. Work closely with team members to ensure reporting issues are being properly addressed and communicated to business units and management.
• Participate in the preparation of board presentations, investor presentations and the earnings release.
• Participate in the XBRL tagging process ensure that appropriate tags are being utilized.
• Assist with projects related to the optimization of reporting procedures and ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley control requirements.
• Perform special projects requiring technical accounting research and analyses of financial information as needed.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent
• At least 5+ years of experience in public accounting and/or industry accounting with SEC reporting responsibilities.
• CPA
• Demonstrated technical knowledge and understanding of Accounting theory, principles, practices and regulations including FASB/GAAP and SOX compliance
• Proficient technical knowledge and understanding of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
• Strong communication (verbal and written), analytical and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently, effectively manage time and priorities and adapt quickly in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
• Willingness to work extended hours (overtime and weekend work) when necessary during peak periods such as quarter-end and annual reporting
• Demonstrates a commitment to integrity, diversity, inclusion and maintaining a respectful workforce.

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