Accounting Analyst Job in Warrenville, Illinois US

Accounting Analyst

Kelly Services® has been providing outstanding employment opportunities to the most talented individuals in the marketplace. We are proud to offer a short-term temporary opportunity to work as an Accounting Analyst in a prestigious Fortune 500® healthcare company located in Warrenville, IL. The anticipated duration is 3/05/12 - 8/31/12. By working with Kelly in this role, you would be eligible for: - A competitive hourly pay rate with weekly checks - Access to newly expanded Medical Plan options - Online continuing education via the Kelly Learning Center - Several employee discounts - And more! This is a short-term temporary position at 40 hours per week. Important information: This position is recruited for by a remote Kelly office, not your local Kelly branch. To be considered for this position, you must use the apply now button below to submit your resumes. If you have questions about the position, you may contact the recruiter recruiting for this position ( caldwsh@kellyservices.com ), however your resume must be received via the ?apply now? button included within. Accounting Analyst- supports the financial reporting and analysis processes. This role must deliver efficient, timely and accurate financial reporting in a harmonized manner, while ensuring that a robust internal control environment is maintained in accordance with Reporting Standards and International Financial Reporting Standards. Key Accountabilities: Analyze and prepare complex financial statements and reports, including the Group Financial Outlook GFO and Group Financial Results GFR. Perform monthly and quarterly close processes and post-close reporting; perform variance analytics and forecasting/planning activities; Balance Sheet Integrity BSI, and other related activities. Interface and maintain connectivity with the businesses that are supported by financial processes delivered within the team. Contribute to the delivery of financial processes in an efficient, timely and accurate manner. Work with the various audit, tax and legal teams to provide key data. Interact with the business to provide appropriate financial data and support on ad hoc projects. Identify and implement continuous process improvements. Share best practices within the team and with customers. Essential Criteria Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or Business related area; 6 years of relevant Accounting experience in related areas. Strong financial system skills with SAP, BW a plus and Microsoft applications especially Access and strong Excel skills. Strong understanding of how financial reporting and accounting processes function including system controls, financial controls and risk assessment. Strong analytical skills in financial reporting and accounting with a solid understanding of control processes Highly motivated self-starter with the ability and willingness to take initiative: proactively promote, implement and uphold the principles, aspirations and strategies of the department/business unit/company. Ability to identify process gaps and implement process improvements. Desirable Criteria Qualifications: Strong communication, interpersonal and networking skills; ability to interpret and clearly communicate information, best practices and lessons learned with internal and external parties; able to make strong impact and significant contributions to the business while giving sound advice. Good business judgment in handling potentially sensitive business and people issues. Flexibility and adaptability in handling change; ability to manage multiple competing or conflicting priorities with a strong track record of delivery. Commitment to workplace safety. CPA or MBA is a plus. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply! About Kelly Services Kelly Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: KELYA, KELYB) is a leader in providing workforce solutions. Kelly offers a comprehensive array of outsourcing and consulting services as well as world-class staffing on a temporary, temporary-to-hire and direct-hire basis. Serving clients around the globe, Kelly provides employment to 480,000 employees annually. Revenue in 2009 was $4.3 billion. Visit www.kellyservices.com and connect with us on facebook.com/kellyservices, linkedin.com/companies/kelly-services and twitter.com/kellyservices