Myticas's direct client, based in Riverwoods, IL, is currently seeking a Senior Accountant for a hybrid contract position.
TOP Required Qualifications/Experience/Skills:
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
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7–9 years of previous accounting/audit experience in public or private accounting.
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CA or CPA certification preferred.
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Experience with major ERPs (SAP, Great Plains, NetSuite) strongly preferred.
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Experience with Blackline strongly preferred.
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Strong reporting and data querying capabilities.
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Thorough knowledge of the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
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Strong analytical skills.
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Detail-oriented approach to work; ability to maintain confidentiality; strong problem-solving skills.
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Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also functioning as an integral part of a team.
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Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
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Willingness to take initiative and follow through on assignments.
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Ability to work flexible hours (from the office and from home) to coordinate effectively with the rest of the team during Month-End Close/Reporting.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Senior Accountant will assist the Accounting team by ensuring all journal entries and account reconciliations are completed accurately and on time to maintain the integrity of financial data. This position is critical to the overall control environment for the divisions supported by the client's Financial Shared Services (FSS). FSS focuses on building accounting expertise in a tower structure: Record to Report, Procure to Pay, and Order to Cash. It provides support to Wolters Kluwer's businesses in a standardized, harmonized, and high-quality manner. If successful, the candidate will have the opportunity to expand their expertise within a global organization. Additional requirements include, but are not limited to:
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to establish strong relationships with cross-functional teams.
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Ability to quickly adapt to changes in business requirements.
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Desire to learn new skills and take on new areas of responsibility.
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Conducts complex assignments involving accounting projects.
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Requires a broad knowledge of accounting practices and procedures to ensure all journal entries and account reconciliations are completed accurately and on time.
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May provide training and guidance to less experienced staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Meet assigned deadlines and deliver on goals and objectives.
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Actively participate in the month-end close and reporting process in accordance with the Corporate Reporting calendar.
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Record and report transactions in a timely, complete, and accurate manner.
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Identify and resolve issues quickly and independently, or escalate them to management’s attention with proposed solutions.
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Perform assigned reconciliations of general ledger, AP, AR, and bank accounts on a monthly, quarterly, or semi-annual basis. This includes identifying reconciling items, researching, and clearing them in a timely manner based on appropriate supporting documentation.
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Maintain and update desktop procedures for any changes in processes, tools, and procedures.
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Keep updated checklists and ensure completion of tasks per such checklists.
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Prepare supporting schedules and analyses as required by management.
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Communicate timely and effectively with accounting, finance, and operations teams by providing thorough and thoughtful responses to inquiries and questions.
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Develop strong relationships with the business by offering solutions to resolve issues effectively and cost-efficiently.
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Share knowledge within the team and provide support to other team members.
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Complete ad hoc requests in a timely manner with the highest quality.
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Recommend process improvements as deemed reasonable.