Sr. Accountant-Contract

Samuel, Son & Co.•Woodridge, IL

About The Position

RESPONSIBILITIES: Various month end procedures and entries, including preparation of monthly and quarterly financial statements, review, and analysis, and Hyperion input Daily Invoicing Cycle counts for multiple locations Inventory Adjustments as needed Capex – setting up and obtaining project #s; submit requests to capitalize/dispose, tracking project spend Cost adjustments as needed Provide analytical support to other departments as needed Perform various balance sheet reconciliations including bank and cash reconciliations in an accurate and timely manner Preparation of various ad hoc financial reports Cross train and serve as back up for other accounting duties Other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) Very strong working knowledge of Excel required Proficiency with ERP systems, experience with D365 preferred POSITIONS SUPERVISED: Not applicable EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE: Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) Very strong working knowledge of Excel required Proficiency with ERP systems, experience with D365 preferred ROLE REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required 3+ years prior experience at an Accountant level Confidence to question and challenge supervisors Proactive in all functions; organized and possess a very high attention to detail Ability to administer effective communication skills across all levels of the organization and work well under pressure and deadlines Excellent time management skills required Strong attention to detail Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and multi-task with minimal supervision Ability and willingness to take full ownership of a project PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work will be conducted in an office environment. Minimal travel required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required
3+ years prior experience at an Accountant level
Confidence to question and challenge supervisors
Proactive in all functions; organized and possess a very high attention to detail
Ability to administer effective communication skills across all levels of the organization and work well under pressure and deadlines
Excellent time management skills required
Strong attention to detail
Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and multi-task with minimal supervision
Ability and willingness to take full ownership of a project
Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Very strong working knowledge of Excel required
Proficiency with ERP systems, experience with D365 preferred

Responsibilities

Various month end procedures and entries, including preparation of monthly and quarterly financial statements, review, and analysis, and Hyperion input
Daily Invoicing
Cycle counts for multiple locations
Inventory Adjustments as needed
Capex – setting up and obtaining project #s; submit requests to capitalize/dispose, tracking project spend
Cost adjustments as needed
Provide analytical support to other departments as needed
Perform various balance sheet reconciliations including bank and cash reconciliations in an accurate and timely manner
Preparation of various ad hoc financial reports
Cross train and serve as back up for other accounting duties
Other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned