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Join the wave of young finance professionals who are swapping their mundane 9-5s for fresh opportunities with Chicago’s top companies. Position has significant impact to the timely completion and delivery of financial information and reports that in turn has impact on the work of those who compile the overall consolidated corporation financials.
Job Responsibility:
Supports the preparation of benefit plan financial statements and Form 5500 filings
Supports preparation and delivery of corporation's monthly financial statement close process by overseeing the benefits accounting team’s close
Primary owner of all accounting or regulatory reporting over healthcare, pension and OPEB
Prepares, reviews or approves pension and OPEB account reconciliations for corporation's entities and accounts
Responds to monthly and quarterly fluctuation inquiries over healthcare, pension and OPEB activity
Support external reporting disclosure requirements as it relates to pension and OPEB
Supports the implementation of changes in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) that impact the Benefits Accounting team
Supports in the accounting, analysis and budgeting of various healthcare, pension and OPEB accounts
Consults and liaises with operating unit finance personnel on accounting issues related to benefits
Cooperates in special projects and special requests as required for the Controller's Group
Interacts with internal and external auditors, Corporate Controller's Department and business units as required to accomplish goals
Under minimal supervision, perform assigned financial accounting and/or reporting
Proactively notify Supervisor or Director of any accounting/reporting issues or concerns
Work closely with other departments and business units regarding accounting activities
Supervise and provide review and approval of a variety of accounting assignments
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or general business administration
Experience is typically career level (7-10 years) in accounting, financial reporting or related field
Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
Demonstrated supervisory experience
Commitment to highest standards of quality and integrity
Solid financial, mathematical and analytical capabilities
Exhibit professionalism and stay current on technical accounting, reporting and professional development
Nice to have:
MBA in Finance, Accounting or Economics and/or CPA or other financial certification
Public Accounting and/or Utility experience
Experience with Financial Statement Consolidations and/or Derivative Accounting