Senior Accountant

Tawani Enterprises•Chicago, IL

41d

About The Position

The Senior Accountant, under general supervision, provides accounting services for a number of affiliated companies, partnerships, and not for profit organizations within the guidelines of the organization. This position contributes to department and organization success by maintaining and analyzing the general ledger for the assigned entities as well as performing the month-end activities of monthly closing the general ledger and preparing the required financial statements.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
Strong knowledge of accounting principles related to classifying, recording, and summarizing data and making computations to compile financial records.
Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Demonstrated proficiency in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Ability to provide exceptional client service with a high professional demeanor and ability to handle matters confidentially.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to effectively communicate with all levels including clients, team members and team leadership.
Excellent organization and time management skills. Strong attention to detail and focus on accuracy.
Ability to handle stress and work well under pressure and with minimal supervision.
Knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Minimum 4-5 years of experience in accounting.
Proficient knowledge of accounting software.

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred.
Real Estate and Property Management Experience is preferred.
Background or exposure to not-for-profit organizational accounting is a plus.
Experience with system transitions, system implementations, and software migrations is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist the Controller with the day-to-day, monthly, and year-end operations of the Accounting/Finance Department including budget review and analysis.
Review the processing and recording of accounts payable transactions and ensure that all invoices and staff reimbursements are paid accurately.
Review Payroll entries and review payroll account reconciliations. Initiate payroll cash transfers.
Review the processing of cash receipts, review revenue and receivables and work closely with the operations teams to ensure that revenues and receivables are reconciled at any given time.
Review credit card expense reports and receipts submitted by cardholders on monthly basis.
Review the processing of functional expense allocations, monthly accruals, amortization of prepaid expenses, fixed assets depreciation and recording of adjusting and reclassification journal entries, if necessary.
Enter Fixed Assets in subledger and maintain/review Fixed Assets’ subledger for Impairments, Disposals. Additions, and Sales.
Prepare and maintain audit schedules throughout the year pertaining to assigned areas of responsibility for use by independent auditors.
Prepare and review final financial statement packets. Also prepare monthly reports to management.
Investigate budget variances by contacting department heads to identify issues and, if necessary, aid in understanding the variances to ensure the financial reports are stated appropriately.
Maintain and update the general ledger system, by verifying that the sub-ledger interfaces of accounts payable, payroll, and accounts receivable systems are correctly integrated into the GL system, thus assuring that all financial reports are balanced. Ensure all financial reports are prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Perform general accounts analysis and reconciliations, including bank statements, fixed assets, accruals, prepaid expenses, and intercompany reconciliations.
Prepare and review preliminary financial statements by independently analyzing accounts, confirming account balances, identifying account discrepancies and making corrections in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Coordinate with Property Managers on variance reports, AR/bad debt review, and lease activity.
Assist with tax audits and tax returns.
Prepare Investor Statements.
Take on leadership role with regards to communicating with and training fellow staff on systems and process enhancements.
Assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and policies/procedures.
Identify opportunities to streamline processes to increase timeliness, efficiency, and improve the accuracy of financial reporting.
Responsible for special projects as assigned by Controller or CFO.
Correspond professionally with all levels within and outside the organization.