Listing Info

Our client is a growing Fortune 500 organization looking for a Corporate Staff Accountant to join their team. Position is newly created due to growth! They are located in the Chicago Loop! They are open to interviewing ASAP.

Position Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Review fixed assets to ensure appropriate categorization upon capitalization
• Analyzing and posting of monthly and quarterly financial activity based on international entity financial statements prepared by 3rd parties
• Maintenance of all intercompany activity related to international holding entities, including elimination of notes receivable/payable and interest income/expense
• Preparation of monthly journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and analytics over significant account balances
• Preparation of quarterly external reporting schedules
• Fielding and resolving inquiries from management and external auditors
• Contribute to compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, including documentation of process areas and testing of key controls
• Assist with the optimization of accounting processes and procedures and assist with special projects, as required

• 1-4 years of experience in corporate accounting and/or public accounting
• Bachelor's degree in accounting required; Master's degree is a plus
• CPA preferred
• Strong PC skills including Microsoft Office and Financial ERP systems (Oracle preferred)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; strong organizational and analytical skills