Senior Accountant

Ryan Specialty • Chicago, IL

18d • $72,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Senior Accountant will contribute significantly to the growth and operational excellence of our organization by supporting a broad range of accounting and financial reporting activities. This role operates within a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment and serves as a key member of the Revenue team. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for executing both GAAP and non-GAAP revenue reporting requirements while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information. What will your job entail? Revenue\Financial Assist in the timely preparation of financial reporting on a monthly, quarterly, and annual cycle Review and record transactions in accordance with GAAP and ASC 606 Preform monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue reconciliations Collaborate with various departments to ensure accurate contract review and billing Prepare journal entries and revenue-related schedules Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and analysis Comply with SOX standards for the respective areas Other Prepare schedules for footnotes and schedules related to both the 10-Q and 10-K Working with Finance IT team, actively train and gain knowledge of financial reporting system and report building skills Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Licensed CPA
• 4+ years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in revenue recognition
• Strong knowledge of ASC 606 and GAAP
• Proficiency in ERP systems (Workday preferred)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Assist in the timely preparation of financial reporting on a monthly, quarterly, and annual cycle
• Review and record transactions in accordance with GAAP and ASC 606
• Preform monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue reconciliations
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure accurate contract review and billing
• Prepare journal entries and revenue-related schedules
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and analysis
• Comply with SOX standards for the respective areas
• Prepare schedules for footnotes and schedules related to both the 10-Q and 10-K
• Working with Finance IT team, actively train and gain knowledge of financial reporting system and report building skills
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy

Benefits

• Ryan Specialty seeks to offer our employees a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that helps them — and their family members — achieve their physical, financial, and emotional well-being goals.
• In addition to paid time off for company holidays, vacation, sick and personal days, Ryan offers paid parental leave, mental health services and more.
• For additional information on Ryan Specialty Total Rewards, visit our website https://benefits.ryansg.com/.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees