Senior Accountant

This is an exciting opportunity that will be primarily focused on managing the General Ledger Reporting Process for US Legal Entities comprising the US Commercial Risk businesses. This includes administering the monthly close processes, submitting schedules to Corporate Consolidations, performing Balance Sheet Reconciliation / Variance Analysis, SOX Compliance, and Working Capital schedules.

The role will be required to work closely with Finance and off-shore accounting centers to collaborate on financial reporting, analysis and finance initiatives that support Aon strategic objectives.

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

• Perform monthly analysis of contracts to ensure proper revenue recognition treatment and present findings to the US Controllership Managers, Commercial Risk Controller and NA Controller.
• Prepare monthly journal entries in supporting proper timing of revenue recognition.
• Liaison to the US FP&A teams for Multi-Year Deferral Application assistance and revenue balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist in the monthly preparation of the revenue fee model forecasting.
• Assist with preparation of monthly balance sheet variance analysis and working capital forecast.
• Perform the quarterly analysis and testing of the revenue fee model for proper revenue recognition.
• Assist with SOX walk-throughs and internal control procedures and testing.
• Assist with responding to audit requests from external auditors
• Cultivate strong working relationship with other US controllership teams, US FP&A teams and Operational teams.
• Identify and implement process improvements, including identifying efficiencies

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting and reporting functions
• Knowledge of US GAAP accounting standards
• Experience working with PeopleSoft, HFM, principles of Fiduciary Accounting, Equity and Consolidations accounting preferable
• Ability to influence colleagues at different levels essential, and to build strong collaborative on-going working relationships with colleagues of different levels
• CPA Preferred
• Self-starter with a disciplined and organized approach to work
• The ability to balance priorities and workload to manage multiple projects
• Ability to demonstrate good verbal, organizational and communication skills.
• Strong IT skills, including advanced Excel
• Strong attention to detail
• Responsible for working in accordance with the Aon PLC's Risk Management Framework, and compliance with the Aon PLC's policies, including participation in the management of risks (including completion of mandatory training) that may adversely affect the business, interests or reputation of any Group Company.

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognize that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working!

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.

We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com

For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Pay Transparency Laws:

The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $78,000 - $92,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location.

The salary range reflected is based on a primary work location of Chicago, Illinois The actual salary may vary for applicants in a different geographic location.

This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon's annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.

Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon's discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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