Senior Accountant

Company: Connect Search, LLC
Location: Elmhurst
Posted on: June 18, 2022

Job Description:

Our Client, a global energy organization is seeking a talented and versatile Senior Accountant Consultant for a contract-to hire opportunity, who possesses a demonstrated track record of exceptional month-end close process and preparation experience. This all-star Senior Accountant Consultant will have a vital role in supporting the Controller in all areas of financial reporting and a focus on COGS, WIP and Inventory. Are you a dedicated journal entry and reconciliation guru tying out the ledgers to the penny? Look no further than with Connect Search! The details are below for your next role - please apply today!SENIOR ACCOUNTANT CONSULTANT RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Fiduciary - maintain and evaluate controls and procedures to ensure all assets are recorded and accounted for properly.
• Review, reconcile and assess future actions of accrued balances in the general ledger and make appropriate adjusting entries in a timely fashion in accordance with GAAP.
• Prepare month-end close journal entries and subsequent account reconciliations
• Participate in month-end close post-close meetings in terms of process improvements and assist in recommendations for solutions to bottlenecks.
• Review WIP, analyze manufacturing variances, assist with budgets and forecasts and all ad hoc reporting requests.
• Supports the Financial Controller with audit requests, special projects, ad-hoc research and analysis.
• Provides support for inventory surrounding capital expenditures i.e. depreciation schedules, thorough understanding of amortization and disposal/additions to the general ledger.
• Assist and contribute to make/buy analysis requests and prepare business cases to support the findings. SENIOR ACCOUNTANT CONSULTANT REQUIREMENTS:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
  • CPA certification is preferred
  • 5+ years in manufacturing and/or project accounting environment
  • Strong analytical skills with demonstrated business impact
  • Strong understanding and demonstrated application of GAAP & Revenue Recognition FASB 606
  • Ability to handle average and multiple tasks with limited direction and tight deadlines
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • Ability to handle ambiguity in a rapidly changing fast paced environment
  • Ability to meet communicated schedules and deadlines
  • Ability to function as a team playerIf you or anyone you know is interested and qualified, please apply!

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