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Robert Half Staff Accountant in Chicago, Illinois

Description

To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m

Let’s get you into a job where you’re not under compensated for your hard work. How about one where the company values your time? A high-end firm that was just rated one of the top places to work in Chicago just created a new Staff Accountant position. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks.

1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees

2) They have higher bonus structures

3) There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.

4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)

5) And more…

Job description

• Perform month-end account closing activities, including recording journal entries, preparing balance sheet reconciliations, and identifying variance drivers for multiple business entities

• Perform recurring and ad-hoc accounting tasks, including cash reconciliations and updating financial records

• Improve financial status by analyzing results, monitor variances, identifying trends and recommending actions to management

• Identify financial status by comparing and analyzing actual results with plan and forecast

• Manage and maintain relationship with project management and other business departments to provide financial information, reporting and budget support as needed

• Support system improvement initiatives, including streamlining and automating processes and enhancing internal controls

• Perform special projects for the Controller and Chief Financial Officer as needed

Requirements

Key skills and qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA or working towards certification preferred but not required

• Excellent analytical skills

• Advanced proficiency is MS Excel

• Clear communicator with ability to interact with senior leaders

• Superior organizational skills, must be detail oriented and have the ability to multitask

• A mature professional with excellent judgment, interpersonal skills, and ability to work independently, as well as part of a team

To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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