Corporate Accounting Senior Consultant

Corporate Accounting Senior Consultant Chicago,IL Position Summary We are seeking a highly qualified Senior Accountant to join our team. The ideal candidate brings 4-7 years of experience in Accounting, with a background in a business or Big 4 public accounting/audit firm. Proficiency in major ERP systems is a must, and a CPA certification is preferred. This role involves operational accounting responsibilities, requiring strong communication skills, initiative, and the ability to meet deadlines independently. Proficiency in MS Office Suite, analytical thinking, and adaptability to change are essential. If you have a keen eye for detail, excellent organizational skills, and a desire to excel in a dynamic environment, we invite you to apply. International exposure is a plus. Join us in contributing to our financial success and growth. Essential Duties • Operational Accounting Expertise: Take a lead role in operational accounting, providing crucial input on business recognition decisions, cost recognition, and overseeing the monthly financial close process. • Effective Communication: Demonstrate excellent communication skills, with a particular emphasis on written communication and relationship building to ensure seamless collaboration across teams. • Deadline Management and Initiative: Exhibit a proactive approach to work, consistently meeting deadlines, and accomplishing tasks independently with minimal supervision. • Organizational Agility: Showcase exceptional organizational skills, adaptability to change, and a natural instinct for cooperative communication, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. • Proficiency in MS Office Suite: Utilize strong proficiency in MS Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, to efficiently carry out tasks and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the team. • End-to-End Process Orientation: Demonstrate an excellent end-to-end process orientation, coupled with robust analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. Address issues effectively and take ownership of outcomes. • International Exposure: While not mandatory, a preference for candidates with international exposure, highlighting an understanding of global financial practices. Position Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent practical experience. • 4 - 7 years of experience in accounting at a business or Big 4 public accounting/audit firm supporting similar sized companies. • Experience using major ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.). • CPA (active or inactive) is preferred. Travel Requirements: As needed to meet service-level requirements and for required business meetings. Mission and Vision We are a superior consulting firm focused on helping clients achieve their dreams and address complex situations with inspired people, deep expertise, and innovative technologies. We are a perpetual career and opportunity enterprise, focused on building long-term benefits for our people and communities. We create collaborative and supportive relationships with our people, clients and communities. Our success enables us to invest time and resources to bettering the communities in which we live to help those communities thrive. Inclusion and Diversity Statement We value the contribution and wisdom of the team. At SolomonEdwardsGroup, we've built a vibrant and inclusive community. Our team members are curious, committed, and diverse. In keeping with our mission to build value through people, we cultivate a culture where differences are celebrated, and all members are treated fairly and equitably. Employees, business partners and our extended stakeholder family are empowered to share their experiences, ideas, perspectives; to be their whole selves. Salary range $50-90/hr on W2. The specific compensation for this role will be determined based on the education, experience, location and skill set of the individual selected for this position. Benefits offered - Health insurance, sick leave, 401(k) SolomonEdwardsGroup, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status. SolomonEdwardsGroup, LLC adheres to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Your privacy is important to us, and we never sell your data to third parties. Personal information is only collected to match applicants with job opportunities. For more information on your rights, click here: https://solomonedwards.com/privacy-policy/#ccpa Job Ref: 140967