Sr. Accountant

Description We are looking for a skilled Senior Accountant to join our team on a contract basis in Chicago, Illinois. This role involves supporting the corporate accounting group and managing key financial processes, including month-end close and reconciliations. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in general ledger accounting and corporate financial reporting, along with experience using Oracle software.

Responsibilities:

- Perform month-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.

- Prepare and post journal entries to maintain the integrity of financial records.

- Conduct account and bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance.

- Review profit and loss statements and balance sheets for variance analysis.

- Support the corporate accounting team in maintaining overall financial health.

- Utilize Oracle software to manage large-scale accounting operations.

- Analyze and resolve discrepancies in financial data and reporting.

- Ensure adherence to corporate accounting policies and practices.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline accounting procedures.

- Provide insights and recommendations for improving financial processes. Requirements - Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in corporate accounting roles.

- Proficiency in general ledger accounting and financial reporting.

- Strong knowledge of journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close.

- Experience conducting variance reviews for profit and loss statements and balance sheets.

- Familiarity with Oracle software and its application in large corporate environments.

- Previous experience in large corporate organizations is required.

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.

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