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Senior Accountant Position

Career Area: Finance

The position provides timely and accurate financial analysis and reporting as directed by management.

  • Maintain financial records in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and organizational standards.
  • Create reports on financial performance for internal and external use.
  • Analyze and understand financial impacts and communicate to cross-functional leadership to enable better decision making for accountable results and projects/business proposals.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Education/Experience:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field.
  • Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
  • Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
  • Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.

Benefits

We offer a total rewards package that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off plan, 401(k) savings plans, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Lifestyle Programs, Employee Assistance Program, Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts, Career Development, Incentive bonus, Disability benefits, Life Insurance, Parental leave, Adoption benefits, and Tuition Reimbursement.

Work Environment

This is a hybrid in-office work model, requiring 3-day weekly office presence onsite at our Morton, IL, or Champaign, IL office and remote work for the remaining days. However, work arrangements may be adjusted at any time based on business needs.

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