Senior Accountant

About the Job

*Remote candidates who are local to the area will be considered.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our growing client, a publicly traded technology solutions provider in the north suburbs of Chicago.

Responsibilities

Monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close tasks.

Prepares monthly journal entries, revenue accruals, account analysis, reconciliations, and monthly close tasks as assigned.

Review customer contracts and billings to ensure proper accounting treatment.

Review of monthly revenue, bookings, and backlog for accuracy.

Create new projects in accounting system and various other schedules.

Prepare customer invoices by reviewing customer’s purchase order.

Ensure compliance with revenue recognition standards under ASC 606.

Monitor accounts receivable and perform collection duties when invoices are past due.

Review subcontractors’ bills to identify items that require invoicing to customers and any possible over and above charges.

Perform analysis of projects to monitor progress, profitability, and comparison of actual costs and time spent to estimated amounts.

Review payroll timesheets.

Review accounts payable tasks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

5+ years of Accounting experience.

Cost accounting and fixed assets accounting experience is preferred.

Proficiency with an ERP, preferably Epicor, as well as MS Excel.