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    Senior Accountant - Chicago, United States - AMS Staffing Inc.

    AMS Staffing Inc.
    AMS Staffing Inc. Chicago, United States

    4 weeks ago

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    Please send resume in WORD format should you be interested in the following Senior Accountant position located in Chicago. This is a full-time, direct-hire position with a salary between K plus bonus and awesome benefits. If youre not interested, please pass along to your colleagues as we do pay referral fees.

    Location :
    ChicagoSalary : KHybrid : 3 days onsite after initial 3060-day training period which will be 4-5 days onsiteBachelor Degree required : YESTeam size : 2

    Candidates must have Law Firm OR Professional Services experience.


    The Senior Staff Accountant, US will be the PTP liaison and ensure the end-to-end PTP processes are managed efficiently in coordination with the Service Center teams.

    This role will assist the In-Market Senior Accounting Manager and the Associate Director of Finance and will work very closely with the Procurement and PTP Service Center teams to identify gaps in internal controls over vendor data management, US Corporate Card Program, client funds

    disbursements,vendor

    payments and detect inconsistencies in accounts payable processes.

    The Senior Accountant is a key contributor to the design and implementation of standardized and streamlined procurement and PTP processes for the US, including the US Corporate Card Program.


    Responsibilities:
    Subject matter expert on accounts payable daily and month-end


    processes/reconciliationsInstrumental in the continued transition of PTP transactional tasks from In-Market to Service Centers, which involves identification of such tasks, development of standard operating procedures documentation, provision of training/reference materials, and monitoring of transitioned responsibilitiesIn conjunction with the Tampa Service Center, monitors US Accounts Payable activities such as vendor data management, Chrome River Expenses and invoices, vendor payments, client funds disbursements, journal entries, account reconciliations, and adjustmentsEnsure that the US Credit Card Program is upheld with extremely high levels of compliance, including processes related to expense reimbursements through the Firm's systems and within the agreed SLAs.

    Guarantees that escalation procedures for non-compliance are enforced consistently.

    This role is responsible for developing checklists and audit procedures to monitor compliance with Firm policiesReview, suggest, and facilitate implementation of P2P process improvements with guidance from P2P Global Process OwnerParticipate in the establishment of guidelines and implementation of internal controls over accounts payable activitiesAssist with the timely filing of the annual US Form 1099-MISC and 1099-MEC; Guarantee accuracy and completeness of information submitted to the IRSCollaborate with Service Center personnel and In-Market staff accountants in the daily accounting activities, monthly and year-end closing of the local and regional ledger, preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations for all US balance sheet accounts, NAO region P&L variance analyses and in ensuring adherence to agreed SLAs and timelines with a focus on procurement and PTP processesResponsible for the timely completion and accuracy of all US balance sheet reconciliations, as assigned.

    Ensures that balance sheet reconciliations are prepared correctly, documenting the purpose of the account, types of transactions, and associated inherent risk of the accountInvestigate and clear balances in the Corporate Card clearing account and other accounts payable clearing accountsUnderstand and obtain substantiation for all balances in payroll withholding accountsResolve reconciling items, perform root cause analysis on reconciling items, and suggest solutions to prevent future occurrenceEnsure compliance with state and federal regulationsAccounting point of contact for assigned Functional Area LeadsHolds regular meetings to go over significant items of concern regarding the expense push reportsResponds to accounting inquiries raised by the groups being supported.

    Provides accounting guidance and training as necessaryAssist the Senior Accounting Manager and the Associate Director with:
    Production of periodic financial reports that comply with generally accepted accounting principles or other financial reporting standards.

    Documentation of standard operating procedures and streamlining initiativesPreparation of requested schedules for financial statement audits and other compliance auditsPreparation of annual budgets and financial forecastsProvide support to the global tax team, as needed, about the compilation of US tax and statutory items, including sales and use tax.

    Support Leadership on firm-wide

    accounting/reporting

    initiatives and special projectsIdentify training gaps and opportunities for improvementPerform other related duties as necessary or assignedDevelop competence within 3 months of

    appointment.
    Proficiency

    to be demonstrated through measurement to agreed standardsDeliver agreed outcomes to agreed timeframesCollaborate constructively with stakeholders and In-Market

    teammates.
    Engagement

    effectiveness is to be measured by feedback from In-Market stakeholders and Center leaders


    Skills and Experience:
    Bachelors degree in Accounting; CPA designation highly preferredSolid experience in AccountingProven ability to influence, interact, and consult with senior leaders regarding finance processes, guidelines, and compliancesExcellent organizational skillsDemonstrated expertise in operational efficiency and financial accountingStrong management and critical thinking skillsDemonstrated ability to assess risk and take decisive, appropriate actions, especially in case of exception requestsDemonstrated ability to adhere to standard operating procedures and service level agreementsAbility to network and collaborate with teams both local, regional, and global, while acknowledging their cultural, social, and academic diversityWorking proficiency in using MS Office, SAP, or similar ERP software and other Productivity Tools

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