Financial Analyst - Chicago - Remote | WFH Job at Get It Recruit - Finance, Chicago, IL

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  • Get It Recruit - Finance
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Job Title: Financial Analyst
Location: Chicago, IL (Remote options available)
Duration: 6+ months

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our team! In this role, you will provide essential finance and accounting services focused on compensation and equity transactions. You'll have the opportunity to engage in various detail-oriented tasks, including recording journal entries, tracking compensation, performing account reconciliations, supporting monthly close procedures, preparing financial statement reports, and assisting with annual audits.

As a Financial Analyst, you'll collaborate with internal teams such as Corporate Accounting, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Human Resources (HR), Tax, Treasury, and Payroll. Your strong analytical, reporting, and systems skills, particularly with Excel VBA and database tools, will be invaluable in this position.

Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct variance analysis at both the account and legal entity levels.
- Perform bank reconciliations as needed.
- Track awards related to new offer letters, continuing employment letters, and separation agreements.
- Compile and review journal entries for cash and non-cash compensation items during the monthly close process.
- Collaborate with the Assistant Controller and Compensation Controller to administer the firm's incentive compensation process and communicate details with the HR department.
- Provide award payment information to Payroll on a semi-monthly basis.
- Reconcile compensation accounts monthly for all legal entities.
- Prepare annual phantom award letters for eligible employees.
- Identify, develop, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity.
- Work closely with Tax, Treasury, and FP&A Management Reporting departments as needed.
- Assist with corporate audit tasks.

Skills & Experience Required:

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA or MBA preferred).
- 4-8 years of experience in a corporate reporting or corporate financial management role.
- Financial services industry experience is preferred.
- Detail-oriented and hands-on, with a strong commitment to producing highly accurate work.
- Above-average computer proficiency, particularly in Excel.
- Strong work ethic and personal ownership of assigned tasks.
- Experience with OneStream software is a plus; understanding of ledger database structures and organizational hierarchies is strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of recent GAAP pronouncements, including (pre-codification 115, 123R, 141R, 157, 159, 160, and 167); ability to apply these standards in practice is essential.
- Experience with monthly and annual close processes using GL systems is a plus.
- Coding experience, especially in Excel VBA, is desired.

If you're passionate about finance and eager to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you!
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 40,000.00 140,000.00 Per Year

Job Tags

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