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Corporate Accounting Manager

CHICAGO-60613, IL, US
10/26/2018

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Required Skills

CPA

Company

Infinity Consulting Solutions, Inc

Experience

Job Description

Corporate Accounting Manager

Summary

At Infinity Consulting Solutions (ICS), we pride ourselves in getting to know our candidate further than the bullet points on their resume. We want to know what your long-term goals and ambitions are to make sure we help you make long term career moves. ICS has excelled in creating strong relationships with top performing companies in the Chicago market which has opened many doors for driven professionals like yourself for many years.

Responsibilities

Manage a team of accountants responsible for general ledger maintenance, fixed asset recording, balance sheet account reconciliation, foreign exchange, accounting controls, and financial analysis including monthly account analysis.

Lead the maintenance of the GL for multiple international entities including an understanding of the conversion from local currency to USD consolidated.

Manage the timely preparation and analysis of monthly cash basis and annual accrual financial statements, including review of monthly financial results.

Ensure all general ledger transactions are properly recorded on a timely basis and that all balance sheet accounts are regularly reconciled, reviewed and adequately documented.

Partner with financial systems for the maintenance of the GL system, Elite, to include the maintenance of chart of accounts, exchange rates and the assurance that GL control accounts are in balance with the subledgers.

Oversee the management of the fixed asset area including review of capital expenditure purchases, forecasting of expenditures and record keeping of asset inventory.

Oversee the journal entry process including all payroll journal entries for all domestic and foreign locations.

Manage the preparation of the Firm’s annual audited financial statements and footnotes, including coordinating the completion of the firm-wide financial audit, including relevant audit schedules.

Responsible for staff development including, training on systems, policies and procedures. Provide regular feedback and coaching, including hiring and retention of staff.

Maintain up to date knowledge of GAAP and tax as it pertains to the Firm’s accounting operations and ensures any new pronouncements/regulations are effectively incorporated into the corporate accounting operations.

Assist with ensuring staff have the appropriate accounting and tax knowledge to perform their jobs. Provide technical guidance, as needed.

Responsible for the analysis, management and implementation of financial initiatives in relation to any area of responsibility.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science and/or Master’s degree in Accountancy

Current CPA with a minimum of 12 years of relevant accounting experience

Experience managing a team and developing staff

Experience performing and managing accounting activities such as complex account reconciliations and analysis, preparation of financial statements and application of accounting policies

Experience working on a large ERP accounting platform and partnering with IT systems in maintaining the inter-workings of the system

Knowledge of payroll recording, including payroll taxes and benefits

Ability to interact effectively with other departments and lead change

Up-to-date knowledge of and ability to research GAAP and related guidance