Senior Accountant

Beyond Finance•Chicago, IL

2d•$65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

As a Senior Accountant you will be an essential member of the accounting and finance team at Beyond Finance. This position requires someone with meticulous attention to detail, the highest ethical standards, and the ability to clearly communicate complex financial information to individuals across various departments. This role requires a solid foundation in U.S. GAAP and a passion for financial operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have the ability to thrive in an environment of rapid change; work effectively within cross-functional teams; be highly resourceful and deliver under tight deadlines.

Requirements

Bachelor (B.A. /B.S.) or Master’s in accounting, finance or other related discipline.
5 – 7 years’ experience in accounting and finance operations
Experienced in financial records maintenance and reporting
Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail, demonstrated integrity and professionalism

Nice To Haves

Audit or professional tax services experience will be a plus.
CPA licenses or experiences working with the major accounting firms will be a plus

Responsibilities

Provide oversight to the accounting and finance operations to ensure that processes are in place to support the day to day running of the business
Performs the monthly quarterly and yearly close of the financial statements using NetSuite. This includes making the relevant accounting adjustments and analysis for the close.
Manage the banking system in-terms of making the relevant invoice payments and control over the daily movements of the cash operations
Ensure relevant internal controls are in place for the accounting and finance operations
Identify process improvements and assist in the implementation of relevant process change, policies and procedures; to enhance the existing control environment
Have a strong understanding of internal control environment relevant for a financial institution.
Have a strong understanding of accounting standards (USGAAP) and research accounting issues to ensure that the accounts are in compliance with the accounting standards.
Review the work and supervise the staff accountants to ensure that the accounting team is able produce accurate financial statements and relevant analysis on a timely basis.
Assist in the audit process including, coordinating with the external auditors in-terms of queries arising during the audit process, preparing the relevant analysis for audit support and being the contact person during the audit fieldwork.