Corporate Accounting, Analyst

SUMMARY

The Corporate Accounting Analyst will be responsible for recording, reconciling and analyzing financial activity in the general ledger and preparing monthly financial statement reporting for entities located in the U.S., Asia, Canada, and Europe. 

As an onsite/hybrid employee, you are expected to be in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursday. 

RESPONSIBILITIES           

• Maintain general ledger accounts and record journal entries in connection with month-end close process.
• Ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely, ensure accounts are reconciled, accruals are appropriate, assets are capitalized and depreciated according to policy, and expenses are properly allocated.
• Prepare daily cash reconciliation and journal entries.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reports including financial statements, budget and forecasts.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly invoices, accounting entries and client correspondence. Analyze outstanding receivables for timing and collectability.
• Provide assistance and support for annual audits, tax and regulatory filings and other management reports.
• Utilize PeopleSoft financials to provide meaningful analysis and reporting to management.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• BA/BS in Accounting with outstanding academic credentials with a minimum 3.5 GPA; CPA preferred.
• 0 – 2 years of relevant public accounting experience recommended.
• Continuous employment from college to present.
• Strong accounting fundamentals required. Hands-on experience with account reconciliations, variance analysis, accruals and cash flow analysis is beneficial.
• PeopleSoft Financials general ledger, nVision and query reporting tools experience is beneficial.
• Experience with Concur or other Travel & Expense reporting systems is beneficial.
• Proven Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to organize tasks and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and relationship management skills.

In terms of cultural fit, the successful candidate will be self-motivated and energized by working amongst a group of thoughtful, smart and successful colleagues. He or she will enjoy being part of an organization focused on excellence and will be a naturally collaborative person who enjoys interacting with individuals at all levels.

It is expected that the annual base salary range for this Chicago based position will be $75,000 - $95,000. Actual base salary may vary based on factors such as individual's experience, skills, and qualifications for the role. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on factors such as individual, team, and company performance as well as a comprehensive benefits package.

CULTURE

We are not afraid to think differently. Embrace new ideas. Dream big. Welcome change. We are a culture of empowerment, accountability, high performance, and trust. Successful team members are self-motivated and energized by working alongside thoughtful and smart colleagues in a fast-paced environment. Individuals who thrive on this team enjoy being a part of an organization focused on excellence. We look for naturally collaborative individuals who enjoy interacting at all levels of the organization. 

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

A diverse, engaged team is critical to our ability to successfully create and deliver value to our clients. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse professionals can thrive professionally, and we are dedicated to training, retaining, and promoting minorities, women, LGBTQ employees, veterans and individuals with disabilities. Over 55% of GCM Grosvenor employees and 43% of executive management are women and/or ethnically diverse individuals. In addition, we seek to drive a more diverse, inclusive industry through our partnership with diverse professionals organizations and by consciously working with subcontractors and vendors that are certified as minority-, women-, or persons with disabilities-owned businesses.

ABOUT THE FIRM

GCM Grosvenor (Nasdaq: GCMG) is a global alternative asset management solutions provider with approximately $82 billion in assets under management across private equity, infrastructure, real estate, credit, and absolute return investment strategies.

The firm has specialized in alternatives for more than 53 years and has a diverse, engaged team of approximately 550 professionals serving a global client base. We are proud to offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package focused on health and wellness, retirement planning, and diversity and inclusion. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, with offices in New York, Toronto, London, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Seoul, and Sydney. For more information, visit: gcmgrosvenor.com.

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