Accountant III
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The Opportunity
Description
We're looking for an Accountant III, working in Media and Entertainment industry in Rd 2700 Lake Cook Rd , Riverwoods, Illinois, 60015, United States.- Conduct complex assignments involving accounting projects.
- Require a broad knowledge of accounting practices and procedures to ensure all journal entries and account reconciliations are completed accurately in addition to timely.
- Provide training and guidance to less related experienced staff.
- Assist the Accounting team by ensuring all journal entries and account reconciliations are completed timely and accurately to ensure the integrity of financial data.
- Control environment for the divisions supported by Wolters Kluwer Financial Shared Services (FSS).
- Participate in the month end close and reporting process in accordance with the Corporate Reporting calendar
- Record and report transactions in a timely, complete and accurate manner
- Identify and resolve issues quickly and independently, if possible, or bring them to management’s attention with proposed solutions
- Perform assigned reconciliations of general ledger/AP/AR/Bank accounts on a monthly/quarterly/semi-annual basis. This includes identifying reconciling items along with the research and clearing of such items in a timely manner based on appropriate supporting documentation
- Maintain and update desk-top procedures for any changes in processes, tools and procedures
- Keep updated checklists and ensure completion of tasks per such checklists
- Prepare supporting schedules and analyses as required by management
- Timely and effectively communicate with accounting, finance and operations teams by providing thorough and thoughtful responses to inquiries and questions
- Develop strong relationships with the business by offering solutions to resolve issues in an effective and cost-efficient manner
- Share knowledge within the team and provide support to other team members
- Complete ad hoc requests in a timely manner with the highest quality
- Recommend process improvements as deemed reasonable
Our Client
Our client is a leading provider of comprehensive workforce and outsourcing solutions. With over 70 years of experience, they specialize in offering a wide range of services including consulting, staffing, recruitment, human resource management, vendor management, and outplacement.
Having established a global presence, our client has successfully catered to the needs of numerous Fortune 100 companies. They excel in providing staffing solutions for various sectors such as office services, call centers, light industrial, and electronic assembly.
Their commitment to delivering the highest quality workforce solutions is reflected in their strong reputation. They strive to offer the best opportunities to every candidate and ensure that organizations receive the most suitable workforce. This is achieved through their dedication to exceptional service, teamwork, and unwavering integrity.
Experience Required for Your Success
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
- 7- 9 years of previous accounting/audit experience in public or private accounting
- CA or CPA certification preferred
- Experience with major ERPs (SAP, Great Plains, NetSuite) strongly preferred
- Experience with Blackline strongly preferred
- Strong reporting and data querying capabilities
- Thorough knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
- Strong analytical skills
- Detail oriented approach to work; ability to maintain confidentiality; strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also functioning as an integral part of a team.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to take initiative and to follow through on assignments
- Ability to work flexible hours (from the office and from home) to well coordinate with the rest of the team during Month-End Close/Reporting
What Do You Think?
Does your experience reflect what it takes to be successful in this role? Do the work and challenges get you excited about what's possible?
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