Senior Accountant

💰 $5,120 - $8,192 (Est.) 📍 Wheeling

Job Description

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
3+ years of experience in an accounting role
Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close processes
Must be proficient in Excel
Accuracy and attention to detail
Team player with a strong work ethic and positive attitude
Benefits
Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees
Salaried personnel receive paid time off
Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law
Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable
The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions
Responsibilities
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Accountant - Sales & Use Tax in Wheeling, IL
Summary: The Senior Accountant will be a key member of the Accounting and Finance team responsible for various functions to support various departments within the company
This employee will be heavily involved with monthly sales and use tax compliance
The Senior Accountant will also be involved in month-end and year-end activities and assist in financial reporting and analysis
The Senior Accountant will reconcile and analyze monthly and quarterly sales and use tax accounts for all states
Manage and upkeep of sales tax certificate data, track communications, and follow up to ensure compliance
Assist with sales and use tax audits as they arise; Investigate and resolve audit findings and issues of non-compliance
Support and research issues related to miscellaneous taxes, unclaimed property, and 10++ information reporting
Maintaining and reconciling balance sheet and general ledger accounts
As a Senior Accountant, you will assist with preparation of monthly and annual financial statements
Prepare monthly cash forecasting and bank reporting to comply with internal and external reporting deadlines and requirements
Participate in the annual financial audit
Job description
Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Accountant - Sales & Use Tax in Wheeling, IL. Summary: The Senior Accountant will be a key member of the Accounting and Finance team responsible for various functions to support various departments within the company. This employee will be heavily involved with monthly sales and use tax compliance. The Senior Accountant will also be involved in month-end and year-end activities and assist in financial reporting and analysis. Job Duties:
• The Senior Accountant will reconcile and analyze monthly and quarterly sales and use tax accounts for all states
• Manage and upkeep of sales tax certificate data, track communications, and follow up to ensure compliance
• Assist with sales and use tax audits as they arise; Investigate and resolve audit findings and issues of non-compliance
• Support and research issues related to miscellaneous taxes, unclaimed property, and 10++ information reporting
• Maintaining and reconciling balance sheet and general ledger accounts
• As a Senior Accountant, you will assist with preparation of monthly and annual financial statements
• Prepare monthly cash forecasting and bank reporting to comply with internal and external reporting deadlines and requirements
• Participate in the annual financial audit

Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 3+ years of experience in an accounting role
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close processes
• Must be proficient in Excel
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Team player with a strong work ethic and positive attitude

Preferred
• 2+ years of multistate sales tax compliance experience preferred
• Experience with Avalara or Microsoft Dynamics GP preferred
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, ****** orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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💡 Quick Summary

Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Accountant position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Wheeling offers a professional environment and growth potential.

Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.

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Job Details

Company Name: Kforce Inc

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