CORPORATE STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Company: The LaSalle Group
Location: Chicago
Posted on: September 19, 2024

Job Description:

LaSalle Network has partnered with a leading Insurance provider in Chicago to hire on a Corporate Staff Accountant into their team to take on 50/50 blended accounting and finance responsibilities. This role will be back in office, downtown, 3 days a week and is budgeted up to a base of $85,000 with additional bonus opportunities.

This role requires all candidates to have a GPA of over 3.4. Public accounting or accounting experience within a large corporation strongly preferred.

Corporate Staff Accountant Responsibilities:

• Manage monthly, quarterly and annual close processes
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and reports
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities
• Conduct financial analysis to support strategic decision-making
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, statutory accounting principles and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with various departments to improve financial processes and systems
• Participate in special projects related to financial operations and strategy
• Assist in the preparation of reports for senior management and external stakeholders
  Corporate Staff Accountant Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; CPA preferred
  • 1+ years of experience in public accounting, preferably with exposure to insurance or financial services clients
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and statutory accounting principles
  • Proficiency in financial analysis and modeling
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
    
    If you are interested in this Corporate Staff Accountant role, please apply today!
    
    Thank you,
    
    Arden Dyer
    Recruiting Lead
    LaSalle Network
    
    LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
    
    LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries. LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets.

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