Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Description

To apply to this role, please send your resume to Valerie Herron at valerie.herron@roberthalf.c0m

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Accountant in Vernon Hills, Illinois. This role involves ensuring the integrity of accounting information, preparing month-end close processes, analyzing and reporting costs and inventory variances, overseeing accounts payable procedures, and assisting with annual audits and tax preparation. This role requires a deep understanding of accounting practices and internal controls.

Responsibilities:

• Verify and analyze financial data to ensure the integrity of accounting information

• Prepare analyses, estimates, and journal entries for month-end close processes

• Review trial balance detail for accuracy and resolve any discrepancies

• Prepare bank, accrual, fixed asset, and other account reconciliations

• Analyze and report costs and inventory variances and work with department members to understand and resolve these

• Oversee accounts payable procedures to maintain financial control

• Assist with annual audits and tax preparation to ensure compliance

• Develop processes and procedures to improve financial controls and data integrity

• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and consolidations

• Assist with margin and profitability metrics analysis

• Review and validate sales tax returns

Requirements

• Must possess advanced skills in Microsoft Excel

• Proven experience with General Ledger and Journal Entries is required

• Familiarity with Month End Close procedures

• Expertise in Account Reconciliation and Balance Sheet Reconciliation

• Proficiency in Bank Reconciliations

• Experience with NetSuite, Oracle, and SAP is highly desirable

• Prior experience in a similar Senior Accountant role

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Must be detail-oriented and able to multitask

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

• Professional certification (e.g. CPA) is a plus

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion is essential

• Must have a proactive approach and the ability to work independently

• Strong time management skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines

• High level of integrity and reliability

• Familiarity with accounting software and systems.

To apply to this role, please send your resume to Valerie Herron at valerie.herron@roberthalf.c0m

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