Entry Level Project Accountant Jobs in Chicago, IL

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

CMAAS (Capital Markets and Accounting Advisory Services)

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity
As a Deals - Capital Markets Accounting Advisory Services - Senior Associate, you will provide strategic guidance on technical accounting, financial reporting, transaction structures, and capital markets topics. You will advise clients on complex accounting and financial reporting issues related to both public and private deals, as well as other significant business events that may impact an organization's value. As a Senior Associate, you will focus on building meaningful client connections and learning how to manage and inspire others. You will navigate increasingly complex situations, grow your personal brand, and deepen your technical skills. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality work.
In this role, you will be part of our Deals practice, where you will help clients navigate complex transactions and maximize value in their business deals. You will use a broad range of tools and methodologies to generate new ideas and solve problems, while upholding professional and technical standards. This position offers the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is evolving, allowing you to interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
Responsibilities
- Advising clients on complex accounting advisory and financial reporting issues related to mergers, acquisitions, and other transformational business events
- Navigating complex transactions to maximize value for clients in capital markets and accounting advisory services
- Utilizing technical accounting skills to provide strategic guidance on financial reporting and transaction structures
- Developing and implementing accounting policies and models to support client needs and business objectives
- Coordinating project management activities to validate timely delivery of client solutions
- Analyzing market trends and regulatory guidelines to inform insights and recommendations for clients
- Building meaningful client connections and fostering relationships to anticipate and address client needs
- Mentoring junior team members to enhance their understanding of business context and technical standards
- Upholding professional and technical standards, including adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 2 years of experience
- Before starting full-time at PwC, meet the educational requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam in your intended state of employment.
What Sets You Apart
- Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Coursework and/or a concentration in valuation methods, Other fields of study that provide a solid foundation for understanding how manufacturing and production facilities create products may be considered
- At least one of the following: Current pursuit of or an active CPA license
- Demonstrating proficiency in financial modeling and reporting
- Utilizing analytical thinking to navigate complex capital market transactions
- Excelling in project management within capital markets advisory
- Leveraging experience with IFRS conversions and GAAP financial reporting
- Engaging in capital raising and equity compensation strategies

Travel Requirements

Up to 60%

Job Posting End Date

The salary range for this position is: $77,000 - $202,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glanceAs PwC is anequal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-workFor only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines