Ferguson Partners (www.fergusonpartners.com) is a global talent management boutique specializing in Executive and Board Search, Leadership, Compensation, and Management Consulting. With a deep expertise in real estate, infrastructure, hospitality, and healthcare, our customized strategies deliver long-lasting results. Leveraging extensive industry knowledge from our global presence, we provide top-tier strategic solutions and personalized client services, establishing us as the leading global firm dedicated to serving human capital and organizational consulting needs across various sectors.

THE ROLE

The Accounting Specialist will perform a wide range of financial, accounting, and billing functions under the direct management of the CFO and Controller. This person will be responsible for handling a high volume of accounts payable and accounts receivable. Additionally, they will assist in the processing of financial transactions, including invoicing, monitoring accounts, processing payments, reporting and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders. The role requires strong attention to detail and both strong organizational and communication skills to ensure accurate and timely financial operations. Based in our Chicago office, working a hybrid (in office/work from home) work schedule.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process the firm’s accounts payable and accounts receivable with the guidance of the CFO and Controller.
• Provide accounting and bookkeeping services utilizing Microsoft Dynamics GP.
• Review and complete monthly general ledger account reconciliations.
• Review Payroll deposits and filing and reconcile withholding accounts.
• Assist with reviewing and processing employee expense reports for payment.
• Assist with reviewing and reconciling monthly credit card statements.
• Complete daily and monthly bank reconciliation.
• Provide support to CFO and Controller with annual bank and statutory audit.
• Assist CFO with periodic internal reporting needs.
• Filling paperwork in accordance with company process.
• Work with accounting team and other departments on ad hoc requests.
• Other tasks or duties as assigned by the CFO and Controller.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in accounting or related field.
• 3 -5 years experience working with full cycle A/P & A/R
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Outlook, Excel and Microsoft Word. High Proficiency in Excel.
• Ability to read and analyze financial reports.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects with changing priorities.
• High degree of integrity.