Senior Accountant - Aon Corporation

Senior Accountant

We are looking for a motivated Senior Accountant to join our Corporate Controllership function! Aon Corporation (NYSE: AON) is the leading global provider of risk management services, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, and human capital consulting. We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Senior Accountant in our Chicago, IL office, which is located at 200 E. Randolph Street. 

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

• Preparation of monthly journal entries
• Review, perform and analyze balance sheet account reconciliations on a monthly basis
• Collaborate with the business partners to ensure appropriate accounting treatment in accordance with GAAP
• Preparation of monthly exhibits
• Assisting with balance sheet and income statement variance analysis as well as interacting with functional areas
• Drive efficiencies and continuous improvement in the balance sheet reconciliation process
• Partnering with Payroll/Benefits team to ensure proper mapping/configuration on all payroll/benefits components to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial statements as well as preparing forecast
• Testing of Sarbanes-Oxley controls
• Other ad hoc special projects

What we are looking for

• Energy / Endurance – Shows passion, energy / endurance, intensity and excitement, maintaining focus while balancing multiple priorities
• Developing and Leveraging Relationships – Able to build and sustain excellent relationships in the workplace. Leverages cross functional / business skills set and is a positive influence to others
• Communication / Interpersonal Skills – Must be highly articulate and able to make arguments in a compelling manner. Accessible, a good listener and visible to others
• Integrity – Acts with integrity above all else. Demonstrates a clear commitment to the highest standards of professional and personal conduct, and holds others to the same standard.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

Required     

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Strong human relation skills with an ability to listen, consider alternative views, and solve complex problems
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to work independently and manage daily responsibilities
• Ability to identify process improvements opportunities  
• Ability to work with different levels of management
• Ability to work, take ownership, and succeed in a rapidly changing environment

Preferred

• 2+ years of experience in accounting
• Certified Public Accountant and/or MBA
• Knowledge of Workday, Hyperion and TM1

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself.  We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognize that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working!

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. 

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. 

We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com 

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $75,000 - $85,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.  The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location.

The salary range reflected is based on a primary work location of Chicago, Illinois  The actual salary may vary for applicants in a different geographic location.

This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon’s annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary.  The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.

Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon’s discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions.  Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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