Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst

Title:

Accountant

Location:

Chicago, IL 60601 (Hybrid) Durations:06+ months (Possibility of extension) Hourly Pay :$43.16/Hr on w2 Position will start fully onsite until trained and may transition to hybrid at business' discretion. To WFH, candidate must have their own equipment.

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for performing accounting and analysis. preparing journal entries and account reconciliations. Researching and troubleshooting challenging questions and unusual cases that may involve several systems: responding to complex or escalated questions or issues or volatile situations. Daily balancing of financial systems/processes and issue resolution of any variances. Preparing reports requiring analysis or evaluation as well as customization for the audience.

Also, act as liaison and supports project related tasks and audits by gathering and explaining requested examples, procedures, and supporting documentation or information. Ensures areas of responsibility is operating with appropriate financial controls. In addition, responsible for performing the department systems projects testing activities and implementations. Supports internal and external audits by gathering and explaining requested examples, procedures, and supporting information.

Communicates and interacts effectively and professionally with co-workers, management, customers, etc. Identifies, recommends, and implements process and system improvements. Creates baseline documentation procedures and processes; can include gathering documentation, work papers, and examples. Maintain communication with management regarding development within areas of assigned responsibilities and perform special projects as required or requested. Comply with HIPAA, Diversity Principles, Corporate Integrity, Compliance Program policies and other applicable corporate and departmental policies.

Maintain complete confidentiality of company business.

Job Requirements:

College degree in accounting coursework and 3 years of accounting experience Proficient in MS Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Proficient in People Soft Financials. Demonstrated presentation skills. Demonstrated analytical skills. Detail oriented. Clear, concise, communication with good grammar, and appropriate word choice, oral or written. Preferred

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting. Understanding of GAAP Audit Controls Intermediate level experience in Excel.

Experience with Client financial reporting systems. Understanding of statutory accounting.