Staff Accountant

Heidrick & Struggles (Nasdaq: HSII) is a premier provider of global leadership advisory and on-demand talent solutions, serving the senior-level talent and consulting needs of the world's top organizations. In our role as trusted leadership advisors, we partner with our clients to develop future-ready leaders and organizations, bringing together our services and offerings in executive search, diversity and inclusion, leadership assessment and development, organization and team acceleration, culture shaping and on-demand, independent talent solutions. Heidrick & Struggles pioneered the profession of executive search more than 70 years ago. Today, the firm provides integrated talent and human capital solutions to help our clients change the world, one leadership team at a time.

Additional information on the firm can be found at www.heidrick.com.

Job Description:

Who We Are:

Heidrick & Struggles (Nasdaq: HSII) is a premier provider of global leadership advisory and on-demand talent solutions, serving the senior-level talent and consulting needs of the world's top organizations. In our role as trusted leadership advisors, we partner with our clients to develop future-ready leaders and organizations, bringing together our services and offerings in executive search, diversity and inclusion, leadership assessment and development, organization and team acceleration, culture shaping and on-demand, independent talent solutions. Heidrick & Struggles pioneered the profession of executive search more than 70 years ago. Today, the firm provides integrated talent and human capital solutions to help our clients change the world, one leadership team at a time.

Additional information on the firm can be found at www.heidrick.com.

The Role:

The Staff Accountant is fundamental within the finance department, responsible for supporting general accounting tasks, assisting in financial reporting, preparing accurate journal entries, conducting reconciliations, and contributing to the month-end close process. This position requires meticulous attention to detail, a solid grasp of accounting principles, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and record journal entries in the General Ledger pertaining to bank reconciliations, intercompany transactions and other various accounts.

• Assist with intercompany reconciliations and confirmations

• Work closely with Treasury, Tax and international finance teams

• Perform data balancing activities, reconciliation and analysis of related ledger accounts

• Assist in the month end, quarter end, and year end close process

• Provide audit support for quarterly and year-end audits

• Prepares consolidated internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and from departments.

• Basic knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), general accounting process and internal control elements

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

• 0-2 years of related professional experience

• CPA or CPA candidacy

• Familiarity with PeopleSoft General Ledger or HFM is a beneficial asset

• Proficiency in accounting and financial systems is required

• Preferred experience in interfacing with business customers to define general ledger, account, and reporting requirements

• Experience in Account to Report process improvement and application systems implementation is advantageous

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced proficiency in Excel

• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills

• Demonstrates the ability to meticulously assess business problems, dissecting issues, and presenting viable solutions while evaluating their respective advantages and disadvantages

• Establishes and nurtures positive networks of business relationships, contributing to personal and professional success

• Exhibits robust, practical confidence in challenging scenarios and sustains a composed focus on achieving results over time

• Develops and implements innovative solutions for business challenges, foreseeing needs, and adapting flexibly to new situations, thereby advocating for innovation to enhance business performance.

Heidrick & Struggles is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, or citizenship status.

Heidrick & Struggles is committed to providing reasonable accommodations and/or adjustments during our recruitment process. If you are selected for an interview and require an accommodation and/or adjustment, please inform your Talent Acquisition professional.