Senior Accountant, Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting

USG Corporation•Chicago, IL

4d•$82,560 - $110,040

About The Position

This position supports all internal and external reporting, including the preparation of the consolidated statement of cash flows and consolidated annual report, and the review and evaluation of new and unusual transactions to ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and company policies, including those related to sustainability. This position supports the ongoing review of routine and non-routine contracts. This role is ideal for an emerging leader who wants to be challenged with roles of increasing responsibility and is excited about moving into different roles in the Company’s finance organization over his or her career. This position offers meaningful impact and deep engagement with others across the Company.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in accounting or finance
CPA certification is preferred, or must be working towards CPA certification
2+ years of experience in finance and accounting, in roles of increasing complexity and responsibility.
Strong knowledge of US GAAP, and ability to learn and apply technical accounting concepts in accordance with US GAAP and HGB (German GAAP).
Strong analytical, technical research, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to make sound business decisions in complex and ambiguous business environments.
Unquestioned integrity, moral character, ethics and values -- one whom an organization can trust without reservation.
Personal presence, confidence, and professional competence necessary to represent USG with the auditors.
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects without constant management oversite and guidance.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to drive change confidently, rapidly and effectively by influencing behavior, even in the absence of clear formal authority.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Oracle and Hyperion Financial Management preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate and share responsibility of all quarterly and annual internal and external financial reporting.
Work closely with external auditors to ensure their completion of an efficient audit.
Support the analysis and review of new and unusual transactions to ensure compliance with US GAAP, HGB (German GAAP), and company policies. Document accounting treatment in whitepapers as required.
Prepare USG’s consolidated statement of cash flows.
Prepare the monthly financial package for the Company’s CEO, CFO, and CAO.
Assist in the identification and implementation of new accounting principles.
Lead and support key technical and developing accounting processes, such as asset retirement obligations and environmental credits, by working cross-functionally with manufacturing, environmental, sourcing, legal and others to support the annual accounting review.
Support the ongoing review of routine and non-routine contracts, including those contracts related to attaining the Company’s sustainability initiatives, by working closely with various cross-functional areas, such as legal, tax, sourcing, manufacturing, and environmental.
Develop knowledge of applicable ESG reporting standards and assist in the Company’s implementation of those standards.
Develop and implement accounting process change by analyzing current procedures and recommending changes. Take initiative to continually improve efficiency in accounting and reporting processes.
Assist with ad hoc projects assigned by senior management including IT enhancements for the financial and management reporting processes, analysis of business operations, proposed accounting treatment of unusual transactions or other accounting and finance related matters.
Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
Actively participate in company employee engagement initiatives.
Develop and facilitate technical accounting trainings for the broader accounting team.