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Culligan

Sr. Accountant

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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

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Job Description

Position:
Senior Accountant Su pervisor:
Accounting Manager North America Location:
Rosemont, IL Responsibilities:
The Senior Accountant will be responsible for general ledger accounting, assisting with the month-end close process, financial reporting, variance analysis, and quarterly and annual audits.
Specific Job Functions:
Participate in the month-end close process, including but not limited to: Posting and documenting journal entries on a timely basis Ensuring completeness and accuracy of monthly account reconciliations Assisting in supplemental reporting required by the Corporate Controller's group, including AR and AP reporting Assisting with AR Allowance for Doubtful Accounts calculation and review Assisting with preparation of intercompany billings to affiliate business units Posting journal entries in Pre-Close week Perform monthly reconciliations of multiple accounts in BlackLine Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures Provide supporting data and workpapers for quarterly and annual internal and external audits Implement accounting initiatives led by Corporate Finance Complete other ad-hoc tasks when necessary Posting and documenting journal entries on a timely basis Ensuring completeness and accuracy of monthly account reconciliations Assisting in supplemental reporting required by the Corporate Controller's group, including AR and AP reporting Assisting with AR Allowance for Doubtful Accounts calculation and review Assisting with preparation of intercompany billings to affiliate business units Posting journal entries in Pre-Close week
Job Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) in Accounting 5-8 years of comparable work experience Familiarity with US GAAP Proficiency in MS Office products, with intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Excel Experience in
SAP S/4HANA
is a plus, but not a requirement; experience with any large ERP system is a plus Ability to work cross-functionally and act as a liaison with cost center managers across North America Ability to adapt in fast-paced environments is a plus
Competencies:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies in this position.
Resourcefulness Customer Focus Team Player Passion Integrity Organizational/Planning Communication Self-Awareness Energy Analytical Judgement/Decision Making Detail Oriented Target Salary Range:
$85,000 - $100,000 salary a year. Exact pay will be based on factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, level, geographic location, and business and organizational needs. Full-time positions are eligible for competitive benefits, including paid time off, health, dental, vision, life, disability benefits and 401(k). #LI-AG1