Tandem HR Looking for Senior Accountant at Westchester, IL Full Time

Position Summary
The Senior Accountant will have accountability of mission‐critical portions of the income statement & balance sheet. The Senior Accountant is responsible for preparing reports and reconciliations,
maintaining general ledger and assisting audit preparations. The position will contribute to the success of the organization by providing the Finance & Accounting leadership with insightful variance analysis and recommended actions, where necessary. All duties will be accomplished with a view towards process improvement, enhanced controls and efficiency.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate accurate processing of general ledger activity and ensure accuracy in postings form
• internal and external systems.
• Prepare and post intercompany transactions.
• Imports all payroll transactions daily.
• Own assigned areas and processes for the month‐end close. Prepare and maintain reconciliation workpapers, identifying and analyzing variances, resolving discrepancies as well as supporting preparation of monthly reporting packages.
• Assist with budget preparation.
• Assist with preparations for quarterly and annual audits; Investigate and resolve various audit findings and account discrepancies.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and recommend changes contributing to enhanced accounting processes and programs based on best practices.
• Respond to various internal and external requests for information and clarification.
• Support other members of the accounting team as well as other internal teams as needed.
• Create a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) manual for accounting policy and regulations androll out reconciliation procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Customer service – the individual is responsive to internal and external requests and is proactive in preventing potential service issues.
• Attention to detail – this individual achieves thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved.
• Problem solving—the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Interpersonal Skills—the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.
• Written Communication—the individual edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively and is able to read and interpret written information.
• Planning/organizing—the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
• Quality control—the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors work to ensure quality.
• Dependability—the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Confidentiality – thorough understanding of financial application security ensuring that all financial data is secure and complies with confidentiality policies.

Education, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required.
• 3‐5 years of professional experience, preferably in in a high transaction volume and/or services industry.
• Multi‐entity environment experience a plus.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office, with an excellent proficiency in Excel
• Cloud‐based ERP system a plus
• Sage Intacct experience highly desired
• Strong accounting principles knowledge, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis and task‐balancing skills
• Thorough knowledge of applicable accounts payable/general ledger systems and procedures, financial chart of accounts and corporate procedures
• Ability to interact with employees and vendors in a professional manner and with strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Detail oriented, professional attitude and reliable
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Self‐motivated team player with a customer service orientation
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast‐paced and high‐volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.

Work Environment
The work characteristics described here are representative of those a colleague encounters while
performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Indoor, office setting or remote work (depending on location of colleague).
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate when in office and can vary as colleagues service clients.
• While working remotely/from home, colleagues must have an adequate, brand, and clean workspace to perform work productively and safely, and in a manner that best represents Tandem as an organization.
• Tandem HR offers a flexible work environment where hybrid work options are available.

Physical Abilities
The physical abilities described here are representative of those that must be met by a colleague to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the colleague is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands to finger, grasp, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls.
• Hand‐eye coordination necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The colleague must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function.
• Colleagues may be asked to work on site as required and as applicable at the discretion of their manager on an infrequent basis aligned with business needs and necessity.

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or
managers to perform other instructions and duties. This job description may be revised from time
to time and does not constitute a contract for employment.