Accountant 5

Job Title: Accountant 5

Location: Chicago, Illinois 60601

Duration: 6 Months

Pay Rate: $64.00 - $66.66 hourly on W2

Job Description:

Execute monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes for Americas Work Dynamics business, ensuring critical deadlines are met with zero surprises.

• Prepare comprehensive balance sheet reconciliations for key accounts and communicate necessary adjustments to leadership.
• Perform detailed variance analysis comparing current results to prior periods, investigating trends and documenting findings for management review.
• Ensure proper revenue recognition and contract setup across subservice lines while maintaining ASC 606 compliance standards.
• Execute Sarbanes-Oxley internal controls testing and assist in resolving accounting and internal control issues.
• Support external and internal audit processes by preparing detailed workpapers and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Mentor and manage 1 Staff Accountant either directly or via matrix reporting.
• Collaborate with Work Dynamics Finance team members including Business Partnering and FP&A to support business growth initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field with 4+ years of professional accounting experience.
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP principles and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint with advanced Excel modeling capabilities.
• Demonstrated experience with financial process management and implementing accounting best practices.
• Analytical mindset with proven ability to work effectively in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
• Strong interpersonal skills with comfort level interacting with senior management.
• Detail-oriented approach with strategic and analytical thinking capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA certification or progress toward certification.
• Public accounting experience with Big Four or mid-tier firms.
• Experience with financial reporting systems and SEC registrant financial statement compilation.
• Background in commercial real estate or facilities management accounting.
• Previous experience mentoring junior team members.
• Familiarity with revenue recognition standards (ASC 606) in service-based industries.
• Experience working in matrix organizational structures.

Dexian stands at the forefront of Talent + Technology solutions with a presence spanning more than 70 locations worldwide and a team exceeding 10,000 professionals. As one of the largest technology and professional staffing companies and one of the largest minority-owned staffing companies in the United States, Dexian combines over 30 years of industry expertise with cutting-edge technologies to deliver comprehensive global services and support.

Dexian connects the right talent and the right technology with the right organizations to deliver trajectory-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.To learn more, please visit https://dexian.com/.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.