Sr. Accountant
Culligan International•Lombard, IL
•$70,000 - $85,000
About The Position
The Senior Accountant will be responsible for general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, assisting with the month-end close process, financial reporting, variance analysis, and quarterly and annual audits.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA certification strongly preferred
- Minimum of 4-7 years of progressive accounting experience
- Experience performing balance sheet reconciliations within a publicly traded company environment or prior experience as an audit associate in a public accounting firm
- Experience supporting SOX compliance, including control documentation and audit support
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal control frameworks
- Demonstrated ability to book journal entries accurately with minimal oversight
- Proven ability to independently create and maintain detailed account reconciliations
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP systems
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Nice To Haves
- CPA certification strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Prepare and record complex journal entries with minimal direction, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and Company accounting policies
- Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual balance sheet reconciliations, independently creating reconciliations from inception and resolving reconciling items in a timely manner
- Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, including maintaining documentation of internal controls, supporting control testing, and addressing audit findings
- Partner with internal and external auditors to facilitate quarterly reviews and annual audits, including preparation of audit-ready workpapers and supporting documentation
- Analyze financial results and provide detailed variance explanations for management reporting and disclosure purposes
- Identify, document, and recommend enhancements to internal controls and accounting processes
- Support the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
Benefits
- paid time off
- health
- dental
- vision
- life
- disability benefits
- 401(k)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
