Senior Accountant, Corporate Accounting (Compensation Team)

Robert Half | Chicago | www.roberthalf.com |
To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m

The warmer Chicago months are pretty much here! Treat yourself this Spring season to a new job opportunity at a Fortune 500 company that was voted one of the best places to work in 2024.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
 •  Analyze compensation accounts and ensure journal entries are recorded timely during the month-end close process
 •  Responsible for recording global consultant bonus accruals, benefits, prepaid sign-on bonus amortization and payroll
 •  Responsible for completing and reviewing monthly account analysis by reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies
 •  Responsible for providing management and regional controllers with compensation analysis and flux explanations
 •  Provide key analysis schedules to support the SEC reporting process and earnings release
 •  Responsible for the development and review of one staff accountant
 •  Prepares and reviews reports supporting internal and external audits
 •  Work closely with HR Compensation team, HR Business Partners, Payroll, Regional Finance Directors and FP& A team
 •  Review and recommend enhancements to the compensation and close process
 •  Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), general accounting process and internal control elements

QUALIFICATIONS
 •  Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
 •  3-5 years of accounting experience required
 •  CPA or CPA candidate
 •  Experience in public accounting preferred
 •  Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with the ability to create concise, high quality reports
 •  Experience in accounting and financial systems
 •  Knowledge of PeopleSoft General Ledger and Oracle HFM a plus
 •  Experience managing people a plus
 •  Advanced skill level in Microsoft Excel a plus

To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m
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