Senior Accountant
2071 N Southport Avenue, Suite 202 Chicago, IL 60614 US
Job Description
Senior Accountant
The Senior Accountant will lead and manage the company’s accounting and financial reporting function. The Senior Accountant will oversee the monthly financial statement closing and reporting process, accounts payable, treasury management, budgeting, cash flows, accounts receivable and various other functions
Responsibilities:
- Serve as a leader in the management & development accounting sector of the company, providing support and process improvement, where applicable
- Manage and oversee the monthly financial statement closing and reporting process
- Monitor compliance of all ownership, debt and other agreements
- Oversee and review cash management and treasury activities
- Assist in preparation and review of the annual budget
- Prepare journal entries related to significant transactions such as acquisitions, dispositions, and financings
- Prepare data to support the annual financial statements and collaborate with third party accounting firms to provide external audit and income tax support
- Process all new vendors after obtaining new vendor requirements as necessary; maintain and manage W-9’s for every vendor
- Manage the Accounts Payable process for efficiency
- Identify all AP approval issues to ensure that the approval process is being submitted and approved timely
- Review and approve all vendor invoices
- Research any vendor issues as they arise
- Review all bank accounts daily to ensure there is no unusual activity.
- Maintain records and ensure proper handling and filing of all accounts payable and deposit files
- Oversee the corporate credit card coding and submittal process
- Ability to take on special projects while continuing to perform main accounting review and management responsibilities
- Proactively research technical accounting and reporting matters and stay current on any changes in relevant technical guidance
- Oversee and manage the processing and distribution of 1099’s and 1096’s.
- Support the growth and development of team members, helping colleagues meet their professional goals
- Assist with ad-hoc projects as needed
Qualifications:
- 3-5+ years of accounting experience or public accounting
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting; CPA a plus
- Proficient with MS Office software and QuickBooks or similar accounting software
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Detail-oriented and organized
- Strong work ethic and a positive attitude
- Ability to multitask, prioritize and manage time effectively
- Ability to work both independently and as a team
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills