Staff Accountant
OgilvyAction (Chicago, Illinois)

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Ogilvy Chicago, part of the Ogilvy North America network, provides integrated marketing solutions by delivering 360 brand stewardship to our clients.  We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our team.

 

The Staff Accountant is responsible for day-to-day financial operations including financial reporting, financial analysis, month end close and other projects as needed.  Some specific responsibilities include:

 

Contributing to the monthly corporate reporting process, (gathering and preparing journal entries, issuance of monthly financial statements, cash flow analysis, A/R & A/P)Monthly analysis and review of ledger accounts, bank reconciliations and specific expense accounts.Maintaining day-to-day banking relationships with primary and secondary banking concernsWill be the point person for Cartesis reporting and SOX complianceAssisting the Finance/Accounting Director with other projects that affect the agency’s financial well-beingParticipating in timing and management of the day-to-day functions of the annual corporate audit

 

The ideal candidate must have a Bachelors Degree in accounting from an accredited four-year college or university (a CPA or MBA is a plus).  In addition, they must have at least 2 to 3 years in accounting (preferably with an advertising/marketing agency).  Prior SAP and Cartesis reporting experience are preferred. Experience in Excel and Word are required. 

 

The candidate will need knowledge of complete general ledger transactions, financial statement analysis and preparation.

 

This position requires good interpersonal, technical and organizational skills as well as, relationship building and problem solving.

 

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We offer a fun, energetic environment and a competitive benefit package.

 

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.