Remote Staff Accountant | WFH Opportunity

Job Overview

We are looking for a meticulous and self-driven Staff Accountant to become a valuable member of our accounting team. This remote position offers the opportunity to engage deeply with the financial processes that underpin our business operations, including preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and supporting the month-end closing activities. Your contributions will be pivotal in analyzing and reporting cost and inventory data while fostering collaboration across different departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Support month-end closing activities to ensure accurate and timely financial statement preparation.
• Create journal entries and conduct monthly account reconciliations.
• Investigate and address any discrepancies in financial statement reconciliations.
• Assess current accounting procedures and propose best practice implementations.
• Prepare payroll journal entries and manage payroll benefit reconciliations.
• Reconcile sales tax accounts.
• Collaborate effectively with team members and keep supervisors updated on critical developments.
• Safeguard the confidentiality and integrity of financial data and documents.
• Perform additional duties as necessary.
  
  

Required Skills

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in an accounting position.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on precision and timeliness.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to adhere to instructions.
• A self-starter with a proactive approach to task completion and result improvement.
• A commitment to understanding and fulfilling the needs of both internal and external clients.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  
  

Career Growth Opportunities

This position presents significant potential for professional advancement by enhancing financial processes and adopting best practices. We encourage our team members to pursue opportunities for learning and growth within the accounting discipline.

Company Culture And Values

We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment where teamwork is paramount. We seek proactive individuals who embrace challenges and strive to elevate results while addressing the needs of our clients.

Compensation And Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401k plan with company match.
  
  

This position also requires occasional on-site presence in our Gurnee, IL office, which is conveniently located near Chicago, a vibrant hub for professional networking and personal development.

Employment Type: Full-Time