Overview

Our client is a fast-growing and highly acquisitive energy company in the heart of downtown Chicago that is looking for a Senior Accountant to join the team and build out the department. This is a high-visibility role (reporting to the Controller!) within a profitable and well-funded company.

Responsibilities:

• Oversight and responsibility for the accounting and financial reporting of a portfolio of service centers
• Executes the monthly close procedures (record journal entries, prepare account reconciliations, and collect data from field offices) and ensures that all transactions are recorded in compliance with applicable accounting standards
• Identifies and investigates variances in actuals versus budget/forecast and provide resolutions
• Assess compliance with standard operating procedures and internal controls
• Takes a leadership role assisting Controller with annual financial statement audit process including being a liaison with the outside audit team
• Drives all aspects of accounting integration for newly acquired businesses
• Assists with sales and use tax audits and regulatory compliance as needed
• Completes special projects assigned by the Controller

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a major in Accounting
• Minimum two years of applicable experience – audit experience required
• CPA preferred – but will consider CPA in progress
• 2-4 years mid-tier public or Big 4 accounting experience preferred
• Demonstrated understanding and ability to apply generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and accounting policies to business transactions
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a dynamic environment
• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong ability to absorb and process information quickly
• Excellent project management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Proficiency using MS Office 365 applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to travel minimally to company’s field locations primarily upon acquisition of newly acquired businesses