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Senior Accountant

Chicago, Illinois Permanent USD75,000 - USD85,000 per year View Job Description
This role offers the opportunity to manage key accounting functions related to stock compensation plans, external debt, and investments while ensuring accurate financial reporting. The successful candidate will contribute to process improvements, assist with forecasting and budgeting, and collaborate across teams to support various financial initiatives.
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  • Exposure to Diverse Financial Areas
  • Flexible Work Environment with Wellbeing Support

About Our Client

  • The organization operates in the global financial services industry, specializing in risk, retirement, and health solutions.
  • Focuses on helping clients make informed decisions to protect and enrich lives worldwide.
  • Emphasizes inclusivity, collaboration, and a supportive work environment for employees.



Job Description

  • Ensure timely and accurate submission of accounting activities, focusing on shares, stock-based compensation, and external debt.
  • Maintain the general ledger and reconcile accounts related to shares, share-based compensation, and external debt.
  • Coordinate monthly journal entries for stock allocations, issuances, repurchases, share-based compensation, and external debt.
  • Prepare quarterly and annual exhibits, 10Q and 10K financial disclosures, and workpapers related to shares, share-based compensation, and external debt.
  • Assist in the planning and forecasting process.
  • Contribute to IFRS reporting and preparation of plc standalone financials.
  • Act as a liaison with external and internal auditors, stock plan administrator, External Reporting, FP&A, Treasury, Investor Relations, and Tax departments.
  • Assist management with special projects, ad hoc reporting, and financial information requests from business unit leaders.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • 3-5+ years of experience in an accounting or finance-related role.
  • CPA certification is preferred but not required.
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of accounting and reporting systems; experience with Workday and TM1 preferred.



What's on Offer

  • Hybrid work position offering flexibility.
  • Team-specific additional Wellbeing day after each quarter.
  • Opportunities to work on pension, investment, and derivatives accounting.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams such as external/internal auditors, FP&A, Treasury, Investor Relations, and Tax.
  • Comprehensive benefits package and two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year for personal focus.
  • A supportive, inclusive, and agile work environment with Smart Working solutions.



Contact
Gary Michals
Quote job ref
JN-122024-6611611

Job summary

Sector
Accounting
Sub Sector
Accountant/Bookkeeper
Industry
Financial Services
Location
Chicago
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Gary Michals
Job Reference
JN-122024-6611611