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Senior Financial Accountant, Accounting & Finance Department
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$79,746 / year median in Illinois
-16% projected decline
Job Description
- Ensure transactions within operating expense areas are recorded in accordance with GAAP and established accounting policies
- Prepare and analyze monthly balance sheet account reconciliations
- Perform fluctuation analysis of expenditures on a monthly basis
- Actively assist in the development of expanded month end and quarterly checklists.
- Prepare documentation of control policies and procedures for the Accounting & Finance team.
- Participate in the planning, development, and implementation of process or system improvements as they relate to Accounting and Finance team.
- Become a subject matter expert with the various financial and analytical tools utilized by the Accounting and Finance team.
- Analyze process breaks or gaps and determine best methodology for moving forward.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree with a major in accounting and 3+ years of general accounting experience
- In-depth understanding of US GAAP
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - ability to identify discrepancies, perform research therein, and work toward resolution
- Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience with a larger GL system is preferred but not mandatory
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment
Desirable Qualifications:
- CPA or CPA candidate is strongly desired
- Experience working in an accounting department, including reconciliations, recording journal entries and performing analytical reviews
- Experience with a larger GL system is preferred but not mandatory
- Advanced Microsoft Excel experience
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times We put our people first at Heartland Dental, and that shows in our generous benefits package.