Staff Accountant
Deerfield, IL

Job Summary:

The incumbent in this job assists in preparation of consolidated financial statements and other accounting statements and reports; assists in preparation of management reports; and reviews and verifies the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications.

Job Description:

Successful incumbents will have:

• College degree in accounting
• 2-4 years of accounting experience, CPA preferred
• Ability to understand and follow detailed instructions
• Ability to function effectively while meeting deadlines
• Strong interpersonal, communication and administrative skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Windows environment and have an excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Applications
• Familiarity with SAP systems is a plus

Position Scope/Contribution:

Contact with client locations occurs routinely.  Incumbents in this position use and know well the fundamental accounting concepts and practices.  Under supervision, they apply established methods/procedures to perform work that is often varied and may be somewhat difficult.  Instructions are detailed, but incumbents are expected to function more independently than entry-level accountants.

Internal Controls:

Establishes and implements processes and procedures to meet departmental internal controls requirements.  Ensures that established processes/procedures are followed as designed.  Works with Internal Controls Department to identify deficiencies in existing processes/procedures, the need for new ones, and the extent to which such processes/procedures are being followed.  Develops and implements corrective actions with regard to department internal controls as necessary.