Senior Accountant - Buckingham Search
Chicago, IL 60601
About the Job
Our team is working with a highly acquisitive and fast-growing company in the energy space whose expertise in sales, operations & finance has created the need to expand their team! We are seeking a dynamic, well-rounded Senior Accountant! If you get excited about the opportunity to wear several hats, take on a variety of responsibilities (where no two days could look the same), and thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments, this could be a great match for you!
Responsibilities:
- Oversight and responsibility for the accounting and financial reporting of a portfolio of service centers
- Executes the monthly close procedures (record journal entries, prepare account reconciliations, and collect data from field offices) and ensures that all transactions are recorded in compliance with applicable accounting standards
- Identifies and investigates variances in actuals versus budget/forecast and provide resolutions
- Assess compliance with standard operating procedures and internal controls
- Takes a leadership role assisting Controller with annual financial statement audit process including being a liaison with the outside audit team
- Drives all aspects of accounting integration for newly acquired businesses
- Assists with sales and use tax audits and regulatory compliance as needed
- Completes special projects assigned by the Controller
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree with a major in Accounting
- Minimum two years of applicable experience – audit experience required
- CPA preferred – but will consider CPA in progress
- 2-4 years mid-tier public or Big 4 accounting experience preferred
- Demonstrated understanding and ability to apply generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and accounting policies to business transactions
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a dynamic environment
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong ability to absorb and process information quickly
- Excellent project management skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Proficiency using MS Office 365 applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Outlook.
- Ability to travel minimally to company’s field locations primarily upon acquisition of newly acquired businesses
Source : Buckingham Search