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Summary: This role is in the Chicago-based Corporate Accounting team with responsibilities that include preparing monthly, quarterly, and year end schedules and reconciliations; assisting in the preparation of internal and external financial statements; assisting with data for financial statement disclosures; analyzing and recording recurring, non-recurring and/or technically complex business transactions; assisting in the development, maintenance, and monitoring of accounting policies and procedures; and assisting with various accounting projects.Responsibilities:Facilitate and complete monthly, quarterly and annual closing proceduresPrepare journal entries and gather support for recurring, non-recurring and/or technically complex accounting transactionsPrepare account reconciliations and complete analytical reviews of balance sheet and income statement accounts to ensure the accuracy and validity of transactions and balancesSupport consolidation process of financial information with the use of consolidation toolPrepare monthly consolidated financial statements and complete supporting analysis and reportsSupport year end audits completed by external auditor firmsParticipate in the continuous development and strengthening of internal controlsParticipate in and lead special projects as neededAssist with establishing, implementing and documenting policies and proceduresUtilize computer applications to compile, retrieve and summarize accounting information for analyses and reporting purposesRequired Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Accounting requiredMinimum of 4 years of progressive accounting experienceDemonstrated technical accounting and analytical skillsAttention to detail and ability to complete tasks with high level of accuracyDemonstrated skill in completing and recording financial transactionsDemonstrated ability to analyze and document information for financial statements and balance sheet reconciliationsDemonstrated proficiency using accounting software and highly skilled in Microsoft ExcelHigh level of organization and ability to manage to deadlinesPreferred Qualifications:CPA certification (or in the process of obtaining certification)Combination of public accounting and industryDemonstrated ability to be versatile and strong work ethicDemonstrated excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to work with all levels of management and employeesDemonstrated strong commitment to providing excellence in client service and a demonstrated ability of producing high quality resultsDemonstrated ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities