What you'll doThe senior accountant is responsible for applying accounting principles to analyze financial information; designing and ensuring
appropriate accounting controls; developing procedures to update financial systems; and, preparing financial reports and
statements.
How you'll make an impact- Become a trusted expert shaping the Bank's derivatives and hedge accounting.
- Make a visible impact on financial integrity, earnings stability, and risk management.
- Help transform Accounting Operations by designing smarter processes, controls and reporting.
- Expand your influence across the Bank by solving complex challenges with cross-functional partners.
What you can expect- Compile and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly, quarterly and annual accounts
- Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
- Prepare financial management reports
- Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close
- Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities
- Continuous management and support of budget and forecast activities
- Financial audit preparation and coordinate the audit process with internal and external auditors
- Ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses
- Analyze and advise on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and future revenues
- Analyze financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems
- Ad Hoc reporting as needed
- Other duties as assigned
What you'll bring- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
- 2-5 years of experience
- CPA and/or MBA (a plus)
- Ability to deal with exceptional issues
- Analytical problem solver
- Procedure driven
- Attention to detail
- Ability to manage projects
- Shows initiative
- Strong communicator with ability to work with all levels of the organization
Salary Range:$75,325.00 - $125,500.00
The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we may also consider your experience, and other job-related factors. In addition to the base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package which can be found here: https://hrportal.ehr.com/fhlbc
