Description To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m The two biggest things on people’s minds right now: ‘When is it okay for me to start making everything pumpkin spice flavored?’ and ‘Where can I find a fresh start?’. NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. There's a career-building opportunity for an experienced Senior Accountant to join an innovative Real Estate & Property company in a permanent role in the CHICAGO, Illinois area. As a Senior Accountant, your duties will include financial statement preparation and consolidation, account analysis and reconciliations, cash flow analysis, budgets and forecasting, audit preparation, and internal control maintenance and regulatory reporting. This position comes with a strong compensation and benefits package, including a long-term potential opportunity for the candidate. We are seeking an individual with strong analytical skills that excels working in a challenging and fast-paced work environment while contributing to the continued success of the firm. This Senior Accountant role is located in Chicago, Illinois within the Real Estate & Property field. Your responsibilities: + Aid in coordinating quarterly reviews and testing with internal and external auditors + Coordinate Ad-hoc projects as necessary + Complete monthly accounting close procedures and deliverables that includes journal entries, reconciliations, and reports in the compensation area in compliance with GAAP + Partake in various department-wide initiatives + Provide monthly consolidated P& L and Balance Sheet flux analysis for management reporting + Strong interest in continuously improving the automation of the accounting and reporting process + Analyze financial information and report on financial results (trends, performance metrics, benchmarks) + Supply Balance Sheet account reconciliations + Ensure corporate accounting policies, procedures, and controls are followed when working with business partners and be able to provide support on special requests Requirements Requirements: + 3-5 years of overall general accounting experience, ideally with Big 4 experience + Observant, accurate and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment + Excellent written, verbal and social communication skills highly desired + Understanding of corporate performance management (CPM) and business intelligence systems required + Ability to prioritize deals and adapt to quick changes while remaining diligent, and to thrive in a dynamic, high pressure environment + Accounting experience in publicly-traded company a plus + Must have excellent time management skills + Microsoft Excel experience + Experience in SOX control execution/documentation + Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills + Self-starter and strong ethical standards + Current and relevant ERP system experience + Ability to handle multiple projects within strict deadlines To apply to this role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .