Sr. Accountant

Culligan • Rosemont, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for general ledger accounting, assisting with the month-end close process, financial reporting, variance analysis, and quarterly and annual audits. Specific Job Functions: Participate in the month-end close process, including but not limited to: Posting and documenting journal entries on a timely basis Ensuring completeness and accuracy of monthly account reconciliations Assisting in supplemental reporting required by the Corporate Controller’s group, including AR and AP reporting Assisting with AR Allowance for Doubtful Accounts calculation and review Assisting with preparation of intercompany billings to affiliate business units Posting journal entries in Pre-Close week Perform monthly reconciliations of multiple accounts in BlackLine Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures Provide supporting data and workpapers for quarterly and annual internal and external audits Implement accounting initiatives led by Corporate Finance Complete other ad-hoc tasks when necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Accounting
• 5-8 years of comparable work experience
• Familiarity with US GAAP
• Proficiency in MS Office products, with intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Excel
• Ability to work cross-functionally and act as a liaison with cost center managers across North America

Nice To Haves

• Experience in SAP S/4HANA is a plus, but not a requirement; experience with any large ERP system is a plus
• Ability to adapt in fast-paced environments is a plus

Responsibilities

• Posting and documenting journal entries on a timely basis
• Ensuring completeness and accuracy of monthly account reconciliations
• Assisting in supplemental reporting required by the Corporate Controller’s group, including AR and AP reporting
• Assisting with AR Allowance for Doubtful Accounts calculation and review
• Assisting with preparation of intercompany billings to affiliate business units
• Posting journal entries in Pre-Close week
• Perform monthly reconciliations of multiple accounts in BlackLine
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
• Provide supporting data and workpapers for quarterly and annual internal and external audits
• Implement accounting initiatives led by Corporate Finance
• Complete other ad-hoc tasks when necessary

Benefits

• paid time off
• health
• dental
• vision
• life
• disability benefits
• 401(k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior