Our client, a dynamic international office solutions service company, located in the western suburbs of Chicago, is seeking a Senior Accounting Consultant to be part of the implementation of a new ERP system.
Responsibilities:
- From an accounting perspective, assist with a system conversion from Navision to Oracle NetSuite
- Be the subject matter expert during integration and consolidation of finance and accounting activities to ensure proper processes, systems, tools, and resources are utilized
- Review the business and systems to identify opportunities for process improvement
- Be the liaison with IT on system enhancements or the implementation of new applications
- Provide support to the finance and cccounting systems to ensure that the revenue and cost recognition (IFRS) are recorded correctly
- Participate in or lead projects from idea through implementation
- Help develop project plans/schedules and track the completion of milestones
- Assess, document, and analyze current and future business processes
Requirements:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot issues and recommend solutions.
- Prior experience collaborating with IT and the Business organizations on system enhancement and implementation projects.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written skills with the ability to present ideas, training topics and documentation.
- A self-starter who can adapt, work independently, and establish credibility by identifying problems and recommending solutions.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting/Finance with a minimum five years of related experience.
- A CPA is preferred with knowledge of IFRS being a great plus.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Oracle NetSuite is required, and Navision ERP experience is a plus.
*This is a long-term engagement; pay will be based on experience*