A well established, publicly traded company is seeking an Accounting Manager to join its technical accounting function. This is an individual contributor role reporting into corporate accounting leadership, ideal for someone who wants deep technical work without the burden of managing a team. The organization operates at meaningful scale with complex reporting requirements, and this position sits at the center of its external reporting and technical accounting research. You will partner closely with SEC reporting, FP&A, and external auditors to ensure the company's financial statements are accurate, compliant, and defensible.
Responsibilities
Prepare and review components of the Form 10 K and Form 10 Q filings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with SEC requirements
Draft and maintain technical accounting memos addressing revenue recognition and lease accounting matters
Research emerging accounting standards and assess their impact on the company's financial reporting
Partner with external auditors during quarterly reviews and the annual audit
Support the monthly and quarterly close process related to complex transactions
Collaborate cross functionally with FP&A, legal, and business unit finance teams on transaction accounting
Assist in maintaining internal controls and documentation to support SOX compliance
Monitor changes in ASC 606 and ASC 842 guidance and recommend updates to accounting policy
Requirements
CPA required
Direct experience preparing or reviewing 10 K and 10 Q filings
Strong technical knowledge of revenue recognition (ASC 606) and lease accounting (ASC 842)
Big 4 public accounting experience preferred
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
Comfortable working as an individual contributor while collaborating across departments
Strong written communication skills, particularly for drafting technical memos
Numbers & Facts
Location
Chicago, IL
Industry
Staffing/Employment Agencies
Company Size
10 to 19 employees
Year Founded
1999
Website
http://www.careermovement.com
About Company
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Skills
Accountingunmatched
Accounting Closeunmatched
Accounting Policiesunmatched
Accounting Standards and Regulationsunmatched
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Document Managementunmatched
External Auditunmatched
Financeunmatched
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)unmatched
Financial Reportingunmatched
Financial Statementsunmatched
Financial Transactionsunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Legalunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Public Accountingunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
Revenue Recognitionunmatched
SEC Filingsunmatched
Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)unmatched
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)unmatched
Support Documentationunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Technical Accountingunmatched
Technical Drawingunmatched
Technical Leadershipunmatched
Technical Researchunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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