Senior Accountant, (Workday) Accounting Systems

Post Date

Jul 15, 2024

Location

Chicago,
Illinois

ZIP/Postal Code

60611
US
Nov 26, 2024 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Accounting / Finance

Req #

HNC-718831

Pay Rate

$62k - $95k (estimate)

Job Description

Prepares financial statement analyses including comparisons between actual, budgeted and prior year results.

Prepares general ledger journal entries for assigned accounts, ensuring all activity is recorded, corrections are made and adjustments are calculated and posted.

Partners with various departments to support Workday software service updates and feature releases.

Liaise between accountants and report writers to test and validate financial reports.

Triage and support incoming accounting system questions from operational leaders.

Support in executing process improvement opportunities relating to utilizing Workday.

Contributes to the maintenance of accounting manuals and process documentation.

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Required Skills & Experience

Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field. CPA and MBA preferred.

Minimum of five years of experience working in general accounting or having reached the level of senior auditor in public accounting.

Workday experience

Able to work independently on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data or situations requires evaluation of identifiable factors.

Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions for difficult assignments and of diverse scope.

Ability to analyze accounts and make decisions as appropriate.

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

N/A

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.