Sr. Accountant - Corporate Accounting

Sr. Accountant – Corporate Accounting

Job Location
Chicago, IL

Job Summary
Role will report to the Senior Manager – Corporate Accounting and be responsible for owning the Corporate segment balance sheet, intercompany accounting, T&E processes, administration of the Blackline account reconciliation tool, and other corporate controllership activities as necessary. The role will also prepare the monthly Corporate Finance segment income statement analysis to present to the Chief Accounting Officer.
Responsibilities

Monthly, Quarterly and Year-end close

Prepare monthly journal entries related to:

Debt and interest expense
Health and welfare benefit accruals
Miscellaneous Accruals

Perform intercompany reconciliations to ensure appropriate intercompany matching

Prepare monthly and quarterly account reconciliations
Prepare quarterly income tax provision entries with input from the Senior Manager, Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting

Support preparation of quarterly and annual consolidated US GAAP financial statements and provide inputs to annual footnote disclosures related to:

Commitments & contingencies
Debt
Leases
Interest and taxes paid
Fixed assets

Prepare quarterly lease accounting entries under ASC842 including utilization of the CoStar lease administration tool
Manage fixed asset accounting and maintenance for Corporate fixed assets
Taxes

Prepare tax-related journal entries and account reconciliations
Assist with the coordination of various income tax related audits
Ensure timely payment of tax assessments and quarterly estimated taxes
Assist Chief Accounting Officer with income tax-related initiatives
Assist with income-tax related requests for annual tax compliance and the year-end audit

Systems & Process Improvement

Utilize SAP and other financial systems to prepare reports and perform analyses
Participate in finance process improvement and automation initiatives
Quarterly reconciliation of SAP trial balance to the TM1 consolidation system
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort

Other

Primary point of contact with external auditors and assistance with overall annual audit coordination
Ensure timely filings of Ad hoc census filings; ensure timing submission by the business units.

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of U.S. GAAP
Strong systems aptitude
Exposure to PCAOB audit requirements a plus
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Deadline-driven with keen attention to details
Ability to work independently to solve problems
Quick learner; ability to pick up responsibilities with minimal training; multi-tasking capabilities are important

Experience

3-5 years of public accounting or commensurate industry experience
CPA a plus
SAP and Blackline experience a plus and preferred
Strong Excel skills and other Microsoft Office Suite tools
Experience in driving the month-end and year-end close process including coordination with external auditors

Compensation
The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Pregis’s total compensation package. Compensation also includes a competitive benefits package and may also include bonuses, and other on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is estimated to be $90,000 - $115,000.

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