Senior Accountant
Apply NowCompany: Ryan Specialty Group
Location: Chicago, IL 60629
Description:
Position Summary
Senior Accountant will have the opportunity to gain broad experience in many areas of our growing business while working in a top-quality, cross-functional team.
The Senior Accountant will play a key role in our GAAP financial reporting, including preparation of the public-company standard, audited annual and quarterly reports. Their main tasks include preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and analyses as required for financial reporting. Senior accountant will have an opportunity to assist with acquisitions and other ad hoc projects.
What will your job entail?
Key Accountabilities
Financial
Other
Skills and Experience
Ryan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce throughout the organization. Our vision is an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees are valued for and evaluated on their performance and contributions. Differences in race, creed, color, religious beliefs, physical or mental capabilities, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and many other characteristics bring together varied perspectives and add value to the service we provide our clients, trading partners, and communities. This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, discipline, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms, conditions, and benefits of employment.
How We Support Our Teammates
Ryan Specialty seeks to offer our employees a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that helps them - and their family members - achieve their physical, financial, and emotional well-being goals. In addition to paid time off for company holidays, vacation, sick and personal days, Ryan offers paid parental leave, mental health services and more.
The target salary range for this position is $78,050.00 - $95,000.00 annually.
The wage range for this role considers many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, licensure and certification, business needs, and market demands. The pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Full-time roles are eligible for bonuses and benefits. For additional information on Ryan Specialty Total Rewards, visit our website https://benefits.ryansg.com/.
We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation at HR@Ryansg.com
The above is intended to describe this job's general requirements. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Senior Accountant will have the opportunity to gain broad experience in many areas of our growing business while working in a top-quality, cross-functional team.
The Senior Accountant will play a key role in our GAAP financial reporting, including preparation of the public-company standard, audited annual and quarterly reports. Their main tasks include preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and analyses as required for financial reporting. Senior accountant will have an opportunity to assist with acquisitions and other ad hoc projects.
What will your job entail?
Key Accountabilities
Financial
- Build and review close documentation including lead schedules and roll-forwards support for the reported financial statements.
- Prepare and/or review detailed account reconciliations underlying the lead schedules.
- Prepare and review journal entries to the general ledger system in assigned areas.
- Execute the monthly financial close calendar and coordinate with managers on timing of deliverables.
- Prepare schedules for external financial reporting and audit support for review.
- Prepare other non-GAAP and management analyses and reports as needed.
- Prepare and record Opening Balance Sheet for acquisitions, review support provided by sellers, apply USGAAP and company policies.
- Comply with SOX standards for the respective areas.
- Help establish and maintain financial policies and procedures in new ERP system.
Other
- Working with Finance IT team, actively train and gain knowledge of financial reporting system and report building skills.
- Working with various corporate departments to improve close timeline and gain better understanding of the data and analysis delivered.
- Identify efficiencies and implement improvements as the company transitions to new ERP system.
Skills and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or Master's Degree in Accounting
- Licensed CPA
- 3+ years' of accounting experience
- Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to prioritize, multitask and think critically in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Ryan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce throughout the organization. Our vision is an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees are valued for and evaluated on their performance and contributions. Differences in race, creed, color, religious beliefs, physical or mental capabilities, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and many other characteristics bring together varied perspectives and add value to the service we provide our clients, trading partners, and communities. This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, discipline, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms, conditions, and benefits of employment.
How We Support Our Teammates
Ryan Specialty seeks to offer our employees a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that helps them - and their family members - achieve their physical, financial, and emotional well-being goals. In addition to paid time off for company holidays, vacation, sick and personal days, Ryan offers paid parental leave, mental health services and more.
The target salary range for this position is $78,050.00 - $95,000.00 annually.
The wage range for this role considers many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, licensure and certification, business needs, and market demands. The pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Full-time roles are eligible for bonuses and benefits. For additional information on Ryan Specialty Total Rewards, visit our website https://benefits.ryansg.com/.
We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation at HR@Ryansg.com
The above is intended to describe this job's general requirements. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.