Senior Accountant w/only 3-7 years exp in the Loop Job in Chicago 60603, Illinois US

For immediate consideration please e-mail yourresume in Word format to sarah.chang@ajilon.com with ?Senior Accountant? in the subject line.

 

Our client is a large global company.  They are headquartered in the downtown Chicago Loop area and are looking for a Senior Accountant.  

 

Responsibilities:

 

Oversee SOX compliance for the entire organization which includes:

 

·         Creating, maintaining and revising internal control documentation

 

·         Recommending and verifying implementation of control gap remediation plans

 

·         Creating and executing audit procedures to determine the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, policies and procedures and regulatory compliance

 

·         Preparing written reports to management summarizing audit results and recommendations to management for strengthening controls

 

·         Creating accurate, logical and detailed workpapers clearly describing the work performed, results of testing and conclusions reached

 

 

Responsible for financial reporting for subsidiaries which includes:

 

·         Month end close activities which include preparation of journal entries, financial statements and reconciliations

·         Assist with the processing and payment of the payroll and the related payroll taxes by working closely with Human Resources and the local payroll provider

 

·         Direct liaison with tax professionals for the preparation of local tax filings and payment of local taxes

 

·         Coordinate with the external audits as to the completion of the statutory audits by preparing the required documentation and supplying the requested information in a timely manner

 

Requirements:

 

·         Bachelors degree in Accounting with at least two years of experience in Audit; CPA preferred

 

·         SOX experience

 a plus

·         ERP Process Control experience (preferably PeopleSoft)

 

·         Knowledge of IFRS

 

·         Excellent written and oral communication skills

 

·         Excellent analytical skills

 

·         Willing to travel (5%-10%)

 

 

Perks:

 

If you meet the requirements and are interested in the position, please send your resume to sarah.ayala@ajilon.com

 

EMAILED RESUMES with get consideration faster

Email = sarah "DOT" ayala "AT" ajilon "DOT" com

 

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