Sr. Accountant

at  Robert Half

We are offering a long term contract employment opportunity for a Sr. Accountant in Chicago, Illinois. This role involves a variety of financial tasks, including customer account monitoring, application processing, and maintaining accurate records. You will be working in the financial industry, where your skills in account reconciliation, balance sheet reconciliation and general ledger will be put to good use.

• Handle recurring entries as documented in checklists
• Oversee daily cash receipts and applications
• Manage the billing process and the creation of invoices
• Prepare financial statements, including running trial balances and management reports
• Record new leases in the Fixed Asset System
• Keep track of past due invoices and conduct general AR follow-up
• Take charge of account reconciliation tasks
• Apply per diem car hire remittance
• Re-bill customers based on operations-based invoices
• Use skills in Microsoft Excel, NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, MS Great Plains Accounting, Sage 300, and Dynamics GP to perform tasks efficiently.
• Must hold a degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Proven experience as a Senior Accountant or relevant role
• Proficiency in MS Excel and familiarity with accounting software (e.g., Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, MS Great Plains Accounting, Sage 300, Dynamics GP)
• Strong understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Hands-on experience with account reconciliation, balance sheet reconciliation, and bank reconciliations
• Ability to perform large amounts of numerical data analysis
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a team and independently when required
• Knowledge of current financial regulations
• CPA certification is a plus
• Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information
• Strong analytical skills and experience creating reports and presentations
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage time effectively.
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