Chicago, Illinois
Senior Accountant Job Opening in Chicago, Illinois - The Catering Company dba Limelight is currently recruiting for a Senior Accountant based in our Chicago office. The Senior Accountant will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer and will work closely with all functions of the senior management. The primary focus of this position will be to manage the general ledger, monthly close including the reporting and analysis of the financial results, and to ensure all accounts are completely reconciled on a timely basis. This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, team oriented environment with opportunity for career advancement.
Responsibilities
Perform month-end closing activities, including preparation of various journal entries, variance analysis, audit schedules and distribution of cost center reports and financial statements.
Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations on a monthly basis. Reconcile complex balance sheet accounts and investigate/resolve variances.
Prepare and review a variety of financial statements such as expense analysis, trial balances, balance sheets, income statements and other related reports.
Prepare and distribute customized financial reports by established monthly deadlines while ensuring for the quality, timeliness, and integrity of data.
Provides guidance on accounting matters such as implications of new accounting pronouncements or classification of transactions.
Evaluate monthly financial results with the Chief Financial Officer noting business results and trends.
Provide support for the monthly forecasts and annual budgets.
Assist with monthly board reports.
Participate in documentation and testing of key internal controls.
Perform special projects, as required, to assist the department and the Company in achieving its goals and objectives.
Responsible for the preparation of monthly management report, a compilation of financial metrics and statements that provides leadership with information regarding the company's financial performance.
Assist with various special projects.
Other duties may be assigned to fully meet the requirements of the position.
Experience & Qualifications
Bachelor?s degree in Accounting or Finance required
3-6+ years of related accounting experience with demonstrated progression
CPA or CPA tracking preferred
Strong knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and strong attention to detail.
Strong Excel skills.
Catering/Food Services experience a plus.
Prior experience with Salesforce and CaterExpert a plus.
System experience a plus.
Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills.
Must be an excellent communicator, both written and oral, and provide a high level of client service, both to internal and external clients.
Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to multitask.
Ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment.
The Catering Company offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
Bachelor's
Required experience:
accounting: 3 years
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