Senior Accountant


  • Job ID:

    3459
  • Pay rate range:

    $35/hr - $45/hr
  • City:

    Chicago
  • State:

    Illinois
  • Duration:

    12/05/2021 - 03/05/2022
  • Job Type:

    Contract to Hire
  • Job Description:

    Senior Accountant| 3+ MONTH CONTRACT-TO-HIRE | HYBRID remote/on-site

    • Start Date: ASAP
    • Duration: 3+ months contract-to-hire
    • Pay: $35-45/hour
    • Location:  Hybrid downtown Chicago/remote

    Our Client, a global real estate investment management Fortune 500 company is seeking immediate openings for several Senior Accountant’s for contract-to-hire positions within the accounting department who have demonstrated track records of month-end close support, management and execution. The successful Senior Accountant will support an array of Close activities including coordination within AP for proper period recording, annual CAM reconciliations, and AR management. Are you a dedicated journal accountant tying out the ledgers to the penny? Look no further than with PeopleCaddie! The details are below for your next role – please apply today!

     

    SENIOR ACCOUNTANT SCOPE:

    • Prepare accurate and timely journal entries while adhering to the strict supporting documentation guidelines in a tight close deadlines.
    • 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.
    • Participate in month-end close post-close meetings in terms of process improvements and assist in recommendations for solutions to bottlenecks.
    • Manage AR Aging reports, ensure AP monthly review includes proper invoice coding, prepare rent billings with sales percentage calculations and review lease activity to ensure all billing events are met timely.
    • Supports the Financial Controller with audit requests, special projects, ad-hoc research and analysis.
    • Assist in the preparation of all financial statements and any ad hoc reporting including work paper prep and footnote disclosures.
    • Provides support in other areas as required. 

    SENIOR ACCOUNTANT QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
    • 1-3+ years in corporate accounting and practical experience, real estate accounting preferred
    • Strong analytical skills with demonstrated business impact
    • Strong understanding and demonstrated application of GAAP
    • Exceptional interpersonal skills
    • Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills i.e. pivot tables, v/h-lookups, Yardi ERP software preferred
    • Ability to handle ambiguity in a rapidly changing fast paced environment
    • Ability to meet communicated schedules and deadlines
    • Ability to function as a team player

    If you or anyone you know is interested and qualified, please apply!

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