Sr. Accountant - Reporting, Robert Half

Sr. Accountant - Reporting

Robert Half

Location:

United States, Chicago

Category:

Finance

Contract Type:

Employment contract, Contract work

Salary:

105000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Perform day-to-day activities associated with the monthly financial statement close process; Ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely; Proactively notify Principal, Manager or Director of any accounting/reporting issues or concerns; Work closely with other departments and Business Units regarding accounting activities; Work output has considerable impact on the work of other financial functions, reporting and decision making processes; Impact on earnings focuses on appropriate utilization / development of resources; Work with various parties, both within the Controllers Group as well as other areas of the company, to accomplish goals, resolve issues and enhance and improve processes; Contact with others requires tact and persuasiveness; Work is varied and somewhat difficult in nature, but usually involves limited responsibility; Requires moderate exercise of judgment, initiative, and ingenuity to select the most appropriate course of action; May participate in planning processes at project and departmental level; Work under minimal supervision.

Job Responsibility:

Prepare, review and coordinate SEC and FERC filings, including the preparation of consolidated balance sheets, income statements and statements of cash flows and drafting and compiling disclosures and supplemental information
Prepare and review supporting financial schedules for the 10-Qs and 10-K to ensure adequate disclosures
Maintain tie-out binders to support all filings
Interact regularly with various teams throughout the organization as well as external auditors to coordinate the timely preparation and completion of external financial filings
Work closely with team members to ensure reporting issues are being properly addressed and communicated to business units and management
Participate in the preparation of board presentations, investor presentations and the earnings release
Participate in the XBRL tagging process ensure that appropriate tags are being utilized
Assist with projects related to the optimization of reporting procedures and ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley control requirements
Perform special projects requiring technical accounting research and analyses of financial information as needed.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent
At least 5+ years of experience in public accounting and/or industry accounting with SEC reporting responsibilities
CPA
Demonstrated technical knowledge and understanding of Accounting theory, principles, practices and regulations including FASB/GAAP and SOX compliance
Proficient technical knowledge and understanding of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
Strong communication (verbal and written), analytical and decision-making skills
Ability to work independently, effectively manage time and priorities and adapt quickly in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
Willingness to work extended hours (overtime and weekend work) when necessary during peak periods such as quarter-end and annual reporting
Demonstrates a commitment to integrity, diversity, inclusion and maintaining a respectful workforce.

Nice to have:

MBA with a concentration in Accounting or Finance
Regulatory/utility/FERC/SEC reporting or energy industry experience
Working knowledge of Hyperion and Webfilings

What we offer:

Medical/Dental
401k
time off

Additional Information:

Job Posted:

March 26, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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