Accountant - Chicago, IL
The A&F Group, an Integrity Staffing Solutions company, is currently seeking candidates for a contract Accountant positions in downtown Chicago. The A&F Group provides comprehensive professional level staffing services on a nationwide basis and has been bringing companies and professionals together for over 12 years. At The A&F Group, we find the best, highest paying professional level positions within the top companies in the area. Most of the positions we identify will never be found in a newspaper or online because of the exclusive relationships we have with our clients who trust The A&F Group's recruiting team to identify top talent to fill their critical hiring needs. Finding a top paying job at a great company is often like signing the contract of a lifetime; let us get to work for you today!
Our client is a leading global investment bank with one of the largest client bases in the world. They serve nearly 20,000 clients, including corporations, governments, states, municipalities, healthcare organizations, education institutions, banks and investors in more than 100 countries. They offer a complete range of financial services to help clients achieve their goals and provide strategic advice, lend money, raise capital, help manage risk and extend liquidity.
Specific responsibilities include the following:
- Responsible for the month-end close process, including the following:
- developing accrual estimates
- posting of journal entries to the general ledger, and
- assessing transaction activity for proper accounting treatment
- Investigate monthly balance sheet, income statement and general ledger account variances and provide written explanations
- Perform monthly reconciliation and certification of balance sheet accounts
- Support ad hoc reporting and analysis as needed
- Review and improve key accounting processes to ensure processes are efficient and effective
- Assist team in creating annual budgets and updating mid-year forecasts
- Ability to coordinate multiple responsibilities within predetermined timeliness is essential.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors' degree in business required, with a focus on accounting preferred.
- 2 or more years of accounting experience required, working in a high volume, fast-paced environment.
- Big Four public accounting experience, large corporate, and/or CPA, or equivalent, strongly preferred
- Creative self starter with strong initiative, ability to take ownership and work independently as well as contribute to the broader team
- Structured mindset with process/continuous improvement orientation
- Ability to multi-task and be hands on in a fast paced environment to meet deadlines under pressure
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical and financial skills
- Technology Requirements: Experience with automated financial systems (SAP), database management, worksheet-modeling tools (Excel, Access), and Essbase experience preferred.
Additional Details:
- Pay Rate: $15.00 to $19.00 per hour
- Hours: Core hours are 8:00AM - 5:00PM
- Employment Type: contract
- Limited medical and dental coverage for contractors and their families available immediately
- Opportunities for professional growth.
Integrity Staffing Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screen.
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