Senior Corporate Accountant

Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Corporate Accountant to join the corporate finance organization in Rosemont, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position will play a central role in monthly accounting activities, financial analysis, and reporting support for both corporate and global finance teams. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, confidence working with financial systems, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders across the business.

Responsibilities:

• Drive key components of the monthly close cycle by preparing journal entries, completing reconciliations, reviewing account activity, and supporting timely reporting deliverables.

• Manage intercompany accounting activities, including billings, balance sheet analysis, investigation of discrepancies, and resolution of outstanding items.

• Oversee North America payroll accounting tasks such as recording entries, coordinating cash funding activity, reconciling related accounts, analyzing fluctuations, and addressing payroll issues promptly.

• Prepare and review assigned balance sheet reconciliations each month to ensure account balances are accurate, well-supported, and clearly explained.

• Use BlackLine to complete close-related activities, including journal entry processing and reconciliation workflows.

• Perform monthly reporting and analytical review through OneStream to support finance leadership and business decision-making.

• Assist with the annual external audit by developing schedules, gathering supporting documentation, responding to auditor requests, and resolving follow-up questions.

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency by enhancing reporting, automating repetitive work, and strengthening accounting processes and controls.

• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and contribute to special projects and other accounting priorities as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

• At least five years of progressive accounting or finance experience with strong exposure to month-end close, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Solid understanding of general ledger accounting, financial reporting, reconciliation practices, and internal control concepts.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to organize, reconcile, and analyze large volumes of financial data.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively both independently and in partnership with cross-functional teams.

• Proven problem-solving ability, strong attention to detail, and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.

• Capacity to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• CPA designation is preferred.

The hourly salary range for this position is $35.00 to $48.00. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit Robert Half Benefits Website for more information.

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