Sr. Accountant

A Chicago based real estate firm is growing rapidly & looking to add a Sr. Accountant to their department. The Senior Accountant will apply principles of accounting to assist in preparation of ledger level balance sheet, income and cash flow statements while also contributing to acquisition integrations and other adhoc projects as needed. The Senior Accountant is expected to work independently to build and run accounting processes, demonstrate sound judgement in accounting decisions and escalate issues to Senior Leadership in a timely manner.

Duties:

• Responsible for the oversight & preparation of journal entries and related supporting documentation for various transactions including expense/revenue accruals, intercompany activity and equity accounting for assigned ledgers of the brokerage entities.
• Timely preparation of balance sheet account reconciliations with proper supporting documentation consistent with Accounting Policies and US GAAP accounting principles
• Review monthly financial statements and prepare flux analysis on actual results
• Work with senior management in accounting and IT to modify, document and implement accounting controls for various processes, procedures and systems
• Provide recommendations regarding in the accounting for reserves, assets and expenditures for assigned areas of scope
• Work with external auditors to provide requested information and explain key controls and substantiative transactions for assigned areas of scope
• Own and drive continuous control and process improvement in assigned areas, develop balanced workplan to address high risk material areas while shepherding medium to low-risk areas as time allows