Senior Accountant

RGP•Harvey, IL

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

RGP is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant for a one-year contract providing maternity leave coverage. The role supports the accounting operations of two Canadian entities. The position is based in Harvey, Illinois, in the Chicago area, and is initially onsite before transitioning to a hybrid arrangement with three onsite days. The Senior Accountant will support the Controller and finance team with close activities, reconciliations, financial reporting, Canadian tax and regulatory remittances, audits, cash planning, intercompany activity, and other accounting needs.

Requirements

Proven experience in a Senior Accountant or similar full-cycle accounting role.
Strong knowledge of month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, complex formulas, and financial data analysis.
Ability to quickly learn and navigate financial systems, reporting tools, and other software applications.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to research and interpret financial data efficiently.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently, take ownership of responsibilities, and collaborate effectively with a broader finance team.
Flexibility and adaptability when working through business changes and evolving priorities.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Canadian accounting, tax remittances, and regulatory reporting.
Experience with JD Edwards (JDE).

Responsibilities

Prepare and post month-end closing journal entries and support the overall close process.
Prepare volume rebate and commission accruals and process related payments.
Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and ensure account balances are accurate.
Prepare and review financial statements, analyze variances, and investigate unusual fluctuations.
Compile and coordinate Canadian tax and regulatory remittances, including HST, QST, EHT, WSIB, and tariff-related payments.
Assist with annual and quarterly audit procedures.
Support cash planning, forecasting, and banking activities.
Prepare and reconcile intercompany accounts.
Coordinate and submit monthly and annual intercompany payments.
Review tariff charges, investigate discrepancies, and work with Farrow to review credits and resolve issues.
Maintain and update purchase order approval routings in JDE as required.
Prepare and submit Statistics Canada monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
Assist with preparation and filing of corporate income tax returns.
Provide accounting and financial support to the Controller and other team members as needed.
Follow applicable company policies, including workplace conduct, safety, and harassment prevention policies.
Perform other duties as required.