IFG US is parenting with a world class organization in the western suburbs looking to hire a Senior Accountant. Reporting to an Accounting Manager, this role will wear multiple hats, including the month-end close, financial reporting, technical accounting, process improvements, and more.
They currently are privately held, but plans to go public in the future so it's a great time to get in the door to have the experience taking a company publicly traded!
Public accounting experience is required, and ideally having a CPA or close to finishing is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage the month end, quarter end, and year end close accounting activities including journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Responsible for compliance with global accounting policies. Will support global technical accounting initiatives such as the implementation of new accounting standards.
- Intercompany transaction review, resolution of intercompany issues, and supporting related accounting policy and project work.
- This role will be expected to improve processes within the scope of the position.
- Supports the Controller’s group in execution of enterprise projects that impact the global accounting organization.
- Coordinate/manage audit requests, prepare footnotes, and other financial disclosures for the annual audit process. Develop and maintain relationships that effectively represent the company’s interests and core values with external auditors.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; advanced degree preferred.
- 3+ years of Accounting experience required.
- Public accounting experience required (preferably Big 4).
- CPA license, currently held or in process, strongly preferred.
- Proficient in Workday financial consolidation system.