Senior Corporate Accountant

Senior Corporate Accountant

Energy Sector

On-Site, Chicago, IL

Compensation: $100,000–$110,000 Base + Bonus+ Full medical, dental, vision, 401(k) 

Our client is a nationally operating renewable energy company. In collaboration, we are seeking a Senior Corporate Accountant. Reporting to the Controller, the Senior Corporate Accountant will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.

Responsibilities

•    Perform independently in the core accounting group to ensure an accurate, timely, and predictable close process.

•    Critically analyze complex and judgmental accounting matters.

•    Collaborate with third-party resources to complete close processes in-house.

•    Partner with senior management to implement and execute internal controls over financial reporting.

•    Execute controls, including account reconciliations, and support inquiries from third-party auditors.

•    Proactively communicate risks, opportunities, challenges, and regular updates to accounting management.

•    Participate in company-wide projects and process improvement initiatives, assessing their impact on the accounting organization.

•    Leverage best practices to enhance the overall efficiency of the accounting function.

•    Support strategic financial and operational initiatives.

Requirements

•    Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

•    CPA preferred

•    3+ years of related accounting experience

•    Solid understanding of US GAAP.

•    Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel.



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