Our client is a leading technology and software company in Chicago looking for a great Senior Accountant to join their team. Located in the heart of Downtown and with plenty of opportunities to grow within the company, this is a great opportunity for anyone with a proven track record in accounting, specifically within the software industry. The role is a hybrid opportunity with 3 days a week on site.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the month-end close process for US and foreign locations, ensuring each step is followed correctly.
- Coordinate the monthly financial reporting package, which includes cash flow and balance sheets.
- Draft year-end financial statement and footnotes, working closely with external auditors to complete audited statements.
- Lead timely balance sheet account reconciliations each month.
- Provide support for accounting policies when needed.
- Support ongoing audit and internal controls processes.
- Manage accounting functions, such as ledger maintenance.
- Work on commission and legal accruals as well as fixed asset and lease accounting, including associated analysis and reporting.
- Help improve processes while ensuring compliance with GAAP.
- Some supervision of direct and indirect accountants (domestic and foreign locations.)
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- 7+ years of accounting experience, preferably a mixture of public and industry experience.
- SaaS experience is required.
- Work well with different software programs like NetSuite, Salesforce and MS Office.
- CPA is not required but is a plus.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.