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Senior Staff Accountant

Reliance Relocation Services, Inc.
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2025

The Senior Accountant's responsibilities include financial reporting and analysis, budget preparation and forecasting, maintaining the general ledger, performing account reconciliations, assisting with audit preparations for all entities and other projects, and accounting duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities :

Financial Analysis and Reportin g

  • Assist Controller with preparing financial reports, presenting, and interpreting financial information for managers, executives, and C-Suite executives.
  • Analyze financial statements and reports to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Prepare accurate financial reports and statements for internal and external use.
  • Prepare account reconciliations and account analysis during the month-end close process.
  • Perform month-end and year-end close and reporting requirements.
  • Prepare ad-hoc reports for revenue, expenses, and profitability of various business segments and programs.
  • Oversee fixed asset reporting and ensure compliance with accounting standards for capitalization.
  • Prepare cash flow statements.

Budgeting and Forecasting

  • Assist Controller with preparing and monitoring budgets.
  • Conduct detailed variance analyses to understand deviations from budgets and forecasts and provide recommendations for corrective action.
  • Work with department managers to update monthly rolling forecasts for revenue and expenses.
  • Provide insights into budgeting and forecasting to support strategic decision-making.
  • Financial Audit

  • Assist with year-end audit preparation and audit responses to ensure compliance with GAAP and accounting regulations.
  • Accounting Procedures and Compliance :

  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
  • Assist with the development and documentation of business processes and accounting policies to maintain or improve internal controls and efficiencies.
  • Contribute to the development of new or amended accounting systems, programs, and procedures.
  • Ensure timely and accurate filing of federal, state, and local tax returns, and staying updated with tax regulations.
  • Requirements

    Education and Experience :

  • Bachelor's degree required, master's degree a plus.
  • 5 years of accounting experience required.
  • Skills and Capabilities :

  • Demonstrated ability to analyze data, identify trends, and provide insights for decision-making.
  • Excellent detail-orientation and advanced financial analysis skills
  • Technical proficiency with accounting software, Microsoft Office 365, and advanced Excel skills
  • Strong communication skills to liaise with other departments and external auditors.
  • Exceptional work ethics with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines.
  • Strong collaboration skills with team, departments, and all levels of management
  • In-depth understanding of GAAP
  • Initiative-taker that can work independently.
  • Ability to make decisions using sound judgment, while complying with internal policies
  • We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, long-and short-term disability, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disabled status.

    Salary Description

    80,000-$100,000 per year

    Salary : $80,000 - $100,000

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