Senior Accountant - Chicago, United States - Truity Partners

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    Our client is a prestigious professional services firm that's looking to add to their accounting team. This hire is critical to this team's success and will have high visibility throughout the business.

    They are looking for a communicative Senior Accountant who is comfortable asking questions, problem solving and leading by example. The company has strong benefits including year end bonuses and 22+ days of PTO.

    This team works in the downtown Chicago, IL office Tuesday-Thursday each week and remote on Monday/Friday.

    Responsibilities

    • Produce financial reports monthly contributing to the month and year end close
    • Perform monthly draw process for employee commissions and expenses
    • Develop and maintain Excel spreadsheets to prepare analyses and reports using advanced Excel functions
    • Ensure financial transactions are properly recorded and review general ledger reconciliations
    • Assist with mentoring staff including first round review of work, providing feedback and training
    • Outreach to other departments to obtain relevant information, communicate the information to the accounting team.
    • Works independently and ensures all work is completed

    Qualifications

    • 4+ years' of professional accounting experience
    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting (3.2 GPA required)
    • CPA or desire to pursue CPA preferred
    • Strong Excel skills
    • Self-starter, not afraid to ask questions, communicative and outgoing