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| Company: |
Chicago Financial |
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| Job Title: |
General Accountant |
| Job category: |
Accounting |
| Job Location: |
IL Illinois - USA |
| Job Description: |
(2 immediate openings in a NW suburb of Chicago)
The primary responsibilities include, but not limited to, processing the month end close, preparing journal entries, account reconciliations and working with the manufacturing units to provide timely, accurate financial data. Timely analysis of general ledger accounts and communication of issues to the appropriate individuals within the organization. Ensure compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Account Principles), Sarbanes-Oxley 404 control procedures and company procedures. Assist in all internal and external audits, monthly bank reconciliations and financial reporting.
Principle duties and responsibilities (essential functions)
~ compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions.
~ Maintain detailed records of commissions, sales and use taxes, property taxes, intercompany transactions, and capital and intangible assets.
~ Reconciles financial information such as bank statements, fixed asset accounts, accounts receivable and accounts payable.
~ Maintain permanent company files.
~ Completes special projects as assigned by management.
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Skills Required:: |
SKILLS
~ Knowledge of ERP systems SAP a must (HFM, FDM, and/or JD Edwards preferred) and specifically supply chain management systems are required.
~ Demonstrated experience and success working in a fast paced, matrix environment satisfying multiple customers.
~ Strategic planning/thinking skills, coupled with analytical and execution skills.
~ Excellent Communication Skills – logical and organized
Written ~ Verbal ~ Listening ~ Presentation
~ Highly proficient in Microsoft applications: PowerPoint, Excel and Word.
~ Demonstrated ability to interface with top executive and senior level management, both internally and externally.
~ Out-of-the-box thinker, decisive; experienced in and capable of leading change. An excellent team player.
~ A comprehensive understanding of accounting procedures, accounting concepts and internal control processes. Multi-location experience a plus.
~ Extensive experience with a manufacturing operation with a high volume of intercompany transactions between entities
~ Experience with multiple uploads of data from corporate entity, including payroll and travel expenses (Concur) uploads
~ Excellent communication skills, both written and oral with team members as well as Business Unit financial management.
~ Strong Excel experience and the ability to create comprehensive spreadsheets.
~ Experience with ability to meet strict month-end deadlines to ensure books are closed in a timely manner
Education And Experience
~ Bs or BA in Accounting or Business Administration, plus 2 – 5 years of related work experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Language Requirements: |
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| Employment Type: |
Full Time |
| Yearly Salary: |
Unspecified |
| Posting Date: |
2009-07-15 |
| Level of Education: |
Bachelor |
| Years of Work Experience: |
3 to 5 Years |
| Company: |
Chicago Financial |
| Contact Name: |
Chicago Financial |
| Contact Phone: |
312-207-0400 |
| Preferred Method of Contact: |
E-mail |
| Preferred Language of Resume/Application: |
English |
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