Brilliant Financial Staffing has been engaged in the search for a Senior Accountant for one of our clients in the manufacturing industry, located in Chicago, IL. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for analyzing financial statements, support annual audits, and assist with consolidation of foreign entities. Our client is looking to hire immediately and has opted to open this position on a contract to hire basis. Qualified candidates will be considered immediately and begin the interview process.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements
- Support financial, insurance and retirement plan annual audits
- Maintain and oversee general ledger
- Aid in development of annual business plan
- Create and analyze reports for upper management
- Process journal entries and prepare account reconciliations
- Assist with consolidation of foreign entities
- Investigate and resolve accounting issues
- Assist with systems development and testing
- Complete census filings
- Special projects and other accounting duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Be able to work in a fast paced environment
- 4+ years of related experience
- Goal oriented, good problem solving skills, reliable
- Advanced Excel skills
- Bachelors degree in Accounting is a must
- CPA or pursuing one is a plus